Leave No Trace Trainer Course | Oneida, TN

Leave No Trace Trainer Course | Oneida, TN

When: October 16-18, 2009. The course will begin at Friday- 5:30pm-6:30pm for registration at the park office at Bandy Creek campground,

Where: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. Directions to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, can be obtained thru the web, Google, NPS website or Yahoo.com, map quest or by calling the National Park at: (423-286-7275)

Description: The curriculum will focus on the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for teaching them. Participants are asked to come prepared to teach one of the principles or a skill or some other Leave No Trace specific topic approved by the instructor. We will be advising and critiquing each other in an effort to learn more about how to effectively communicate the skills and ethics of Leave no Trace. Please keep in mind that this is a backpacking trip, NOT a backpacking course.The emphasis of this course is Leave No Trace, not backcountry travel skills.

Who: Adults (18+) Girl and Boy Scout leaders, and anyone else needing experience to teach the Leave No Trace Principles to others, who have camping and/or backpacking experience. We will be hiking approximately 5-6 miles over the weekend, with setting up a campsite during Friday and Saturday evening.

Cost: Course cost $50.00 which includes course materials, 1 year individual membership to Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, your membership packet will be mailed to you upon course completion, door prizes, etc.

Equipment: You will be responsible for bringing all of your own equipment that you will need for overnight camping and hiking, including, backpack, tent, stove, sleeping bag, pad, water bottles, rain gear, hiking boots, garbage bags, toiletries and medications you need, etc. You will also need to bring your own bowl, cup and spoon. For more specific information on what to bring, please refer to the gear list which will be sent to you once you register for the course.

Contacts: For more detailed course information, or if you have any further questions or need specific information then contact Nick Myers, Tennessee State Advocate/MasterEducator. E-mail: nmyers@utk.edu or phone wk: (865)-974-5004 or hm: (865)-430-9122.