[SWR] Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- Original Message - From: Mike Bilbo To: XXX Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:52 AM Subject: Leave No Trace Trainer Course While caving is not physically involved in the following course, Leave No Trace skills have applications to caving: August 25-26, Leave No Trace Master Educator Mike Bilbo will conduct a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. By taking this training you will become a certified LNT Trainer (certificate comes from the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO). There is no cost for the course (cost is actually what it takes to get here and back and you must provide your own food). Let me know by Wednesday, August 8, if you'd like to attend. That's because I need to assign each participant a Leave No Trace topic for a hands-on presentation in the field along a 4-mile hike loop. And then you need some time to look up your topic and prepare - but I also mentor you in this process. The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the week-long Master Course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The Trainer Course is designed for educators, youth group and Girl/Boy Scout leaders, guides, agency employees, outdoor professionals, and leaders and participants of events on the public lands. The LNT Trainer Course emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. However, LNT Trainer courses do not teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills. Trainer Course participants gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to members of various outdoor organizations, schools, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness, backcountry and front country areas. Topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors The LNT curriculum focuses on techniques for learning and teaching minimum impact outdoor ethics. While the course does not teach specific outdoor skills, due to the nature of the Leave No Trace program, the Trainer Course is taught in an outdoor setting. Engaging in outdoor activities involves inherent or other risks and dangers that can lead to injury or property damage. Individuals interested in participating in the Trainer Course should have basic outdoor travel and camping skills and be in reasonably good physical condition before attending a course. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and assume responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of recreational activities. Core Components for Trainer Course Curriculum 1. A minimum of 16 total hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field. One night of camping will occur. 2. The role and function of a Leave No Trace Trainer. 3. The principles and ethics of Leave No Trace. 4. Teaching skills and techniques and student learning styles. 5. At least one student led teaching exercise by each participant. 6. Overview of the national Leave No Trace program. 7. The role and function of Leave No Trace, Inc. Successful Trainer Course completion requires participation in all course activities and teaching exercises. Those who complete the Trainer Course are equipped to: --Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for friends, family or community groups; --Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. To participate, email me at either mbbi...@yahoo.com or mbi...@blm.gov, or call me at cell 575-420-7121. ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
[SWR] Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- Original Message - From: Mike Bilbo To: XXX Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:52 AM Subject: Leave No Trace Trainer Course While caving is not physically involved in the following course, Leave No Trace skills have applications to caving: August 25-26, Leave No Trace Master Educator Mike Bilbo will conduct a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. By taking this training you will become a certified LNT Trainer (certificate comes from the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO). There is no cost for the course (cost is actually what it takes to get here and back and you must provide your own food). Let me know by Wednesday, August 8, if you'd like to attend. That's because I need to assign each participant a Leave No Trace topic for a hands-on presentation in the field along a 4-mile hike loop. And then you need some time to look up your topic and prepare - but I also mentor you in this process. The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the week-long Master Course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The Trainer Course is designed for educators, youth group and Girl/Boy Scout leaders, guides, agency employees, outdoor professionals, and leaders and participants of events on the public lands. The LNT Trainer Course emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. However, LNT Trainer courses do not teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills. Trainer Course participants gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to members of various outdoor organizations, schools, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness, backcountry and front country areas. Topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors The LNT curriculum focuses on techniques for learning and teaching minimum impact outdoor ethics. While the course does not teach specific outdoor skills, due to the nature of the Leave No Trace program, the Trainer Course is taught in an outdoor setting. Engaging in outdoor activities involves inherent or other risks and dangers that can lead to injury or property damage. Individuals interested in participating in the Trainer Course should have basic outdoor travel and camping skills and be in reasonably good physical condition before attending a course. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and assume responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of recreational activities. Core Components for Trainer Course Curriculum 1. A minimum of 16 total hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field. One night of camping will occur. 2. The role and function of a Leave No Trace Trainer. 3. The principles and ethics of Leave No Trace. 4. Teaching skills and techniques and student learning styles. 5. At least one student led teaching exercise by each participant. 6. Overview of the national Leave No Trace program. 7. The role and function of Leave No Trace, Inc. Successful Trainer Course completion requires participation in all course activities and teaching exercises. Those who complete the Trainer Course are equipped to: --Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for friends, family or community groups; --Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. To participate, email me at either mbbi...@yahoo.com or mbi...@blm.gov, or call me at cell 575-420-7121. ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
[SWR] Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- Original Message - From: Mike Bilbo To: XXX Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:52 AM Subject: Leave No Trace Trainer Course While caving is not physically involved in the following course, Leave No Trace skills have applications to caving: August 25-26, Leave No Trace Master Educator Mike Bilbo will conduct a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. By taking this training you will become a certified LNT Trainer (certificate comes from the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO). There is no cost for the course (cost is actually what it takes to get here and back and you must provide your own food). Let me know by Wednesday, August 8, if you'd like to attend. That's because I need to assign each participant a Leave No Trace topic for a hands-on presentation in the field along a 4-mile hike loop. And then you need some time to look up your topic and prepare - but I also mentor you in this process. The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the week-long Master Course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The Trainer Course is designed for educators, youth group and Girl/Boy Scout leaders, guides, agency employees, outdoor professionals, and leaders and participants of events on the public lands. The LNT Trainer Course emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. However, LNT Trainer courses do not teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills. Trainer Course participants gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to members of various outdoor organizations, schools, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness, backcountry and front country areas. Topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors The LNT curriculum focuses on techniques for learning and teaching minimum impact outdoor ethics. While the course does not teach specific outdoor skills, due to the nature of the Leave No Trace program, the Trainer Course is taught in an outdoor setting. Engaging in outdoor activities involves inherent or other risks and dangers that can lead to injury or property damage. Individuals interested in participating in the Trainer Course should have basic outdoor travel and camping skills and be in reasonably good physical condition before attending a course. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and assume responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of recreational activities. Core Components for Trainer Course Curriculum 1. A minimum of 16 total hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field. One night of camping will occur. 2. The role and function of a Leave No Trace Trainer. 3. The principles and ethics of Leave No Trace. 4. Teaching skills and techniques and student learning styles. 5. At least one student led teaching exercise by each participant. 6. Overview of the national Leave No Trace program. 7. The role and function of Leave No Trace, Inc. Successful Trainer Course completion requires participation in all course activities and teaching exercises. Those who complete the Trainer Course are equipped to: --Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for friends, family or community groups; --Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. To participate, email me at either mbbi...@yahoo.com or mbi...@blm.gov, or call me at cell 575-420-7121. ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
