Education in Motion: Where to find the Traveling Trainers in NOVEMBER

The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, as well as the Leave No Trace e-tour Team are conducting the following training events across the country in November. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. We hope to see you on the road!

Team East November Calendar
Team West November Calendar
E-tour November Calendar

Arizona:

• REI - Paradise Valley
• REI - Tucson
• Youth Now Collaboration AmeriCorps - Tucson
• Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Tucson

California:

• San Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument - Palm Desert
• Living Desert Reserve - Palm Desesrt
• Boy Scoot Troop 772 - Dana Point
• San Gabriel River Hot Spot - Glendora
• Environmental Nature Center - Newport Beach
• Crossroad School for the Arts & Science - Santa Monica
• Outdoor Outreach - San Diego
• Point Loma Outdoor Education - San Diego

Florida:

• Association for Experiential Education International Conference - Jacksonville

Kentucky:

• Jellystone Parks Tradeshow - Covington
  

Nevada:

• KOA Convention - Las Vegas
  

New Mexico:

• San Juan College - Farmington
• Mosaic Academy - Farmington

New York:

• Green Lakes State Park - Fayetteville

North Carolina:

• Montreat College - Montreat

Oregon:

• Oregon Caves National Monument - Cave Junction
• Madrona Elementary School - Grants Pass
• Rogue River Elementary School - Rogue River
• Evergreen Elementary School - Cave Junction
• Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington - Medford

Do you want the Traveling Teams to come to your town? We are currently accepting event requests online for 2012.

NOTE: You MUST request an event by December 1st for the 2012 January - June window.

The North Face Speaker Series - join the adventure starting September 28th!

As an organization focused on people doing their part to be both participants and activists in the outdoor conservation moment, we are proud to partner with companies like The North Face who put these values in to action, every day.

Join us this Fall as we meet athletes from The North Face on the road for The North Face Speaker Series, held in select cities across the nation through December 3rd.

Check out the full North Face Speaker Series schedule here, and see which exciting show is happening in your area of the country!

Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers and Staff will at the Speaker Series in the following cities: Boulder, Denver, Santa Fe and Burlington.

See you there!

Road Wisdom: Event Highlight, Outdoor Nation Youth Summit

On June 19th and 20th, we traveled to Central Park in New York City to take part in a monumental event- the world’s first ever Outdoor Nation Youth Summit. The event hosted 500 youth ambassadors from all of the 50 states to discuss ways to reconnect youth with the outdoors and encourage healthy, active lifestyles and environmental stewardship.

According to the vision of the Outdoor Nation, there is one way to reconnect youth with the out of doors. “Ultimately, to succeed in reconnecting young people with the outdoors, youth must help lead the way – spurring a cultural movement where youth are empowered to redefine, reclaim and rediscover the outdoors.” The summit provided a platform to discuss the obstacles that limit the youth of today from accessing outdoor experiences. The youth ambassadors spoke about diversity, health and active lifestyles, influence from media and culture, outdoor careers, outdoor service, and outdoor recreation and education.

Leave No Trace was invited to join in on the discussion about outdoor education and recreation. Through thoughtful discussions, the youth ambassadors identified the hurdles that today’s youth face in building their connection with the outdoors including limited access to outdoors areas, a lack of training about the outdoors, financial restrictions, and a fear of the unknown. The ambassadors then shifted the focus of conversation to viable solutions, actions, and responses to the identified obstacles.

It was truly inspiring to be a part of this summit. We believe that in order to continue to protect the quality of the resources and the recreational experience for all to enjoy, especially our future generations, we need to embrace this movement that Outdoor Nation has begun. Having an outdoor experience at a young age can make a huge difference in life. Everyone deserves the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy our public lands. We look forward to seeing what develops from this Youth Summit and the positive changes it creates for the youth of America!

To learn more about Outdoor Nation and ways to get involved, check out the website: www.outdoornation.org

Happy Adventuring…Kate & Tracy, Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers

The 1st Online Auction benefiting Leave No Trace is Officially Open!

On behalf of Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, we are excited to launch the inaugural year of our 1st Annual Online Auction! This unique event will bring members of the Leave No Trace community from around the globe together for the first time, to share in their support and advocacy for the Center’s mission.

Take a Good Look. Bids are now being accepted on exciting items from many of our Corporate Partners, Board of Directors, members and other partners. Whether you're looking for something unique for yourself, searching for a gift for a special someone, or looking to add a little adventure to your life, you're sure to find something of interest in our auction catalog.

Make Your Bid. Even if you've never taken part in an online auction before, it's fast and easy to bid on one or more items in our auction catalog. Step by step instructions will walk you through the bidding process so you can participate with confidence. And remember, every bid helps support our cause!

Tell Your Friends. The success of this online event depends on getting the word out to as many people as possible. We need your help. Please share (see sharing options below to share this post, or feel free to send a direct link to the auction) all of the auction news with your friends and encourage them to participate so they don't miss a single moment of the fun and excitement.

These items are open for bidding, and we will continue to add new items throughout the next two weeks. You have until Tuesday, July 6^th at noon to place you maximum bid.

What are you waiting for? Bid now!

View Auction Catalog

New Frontcountry Guidelines for Dogs...

... Even if it's only for a short time!

Boulder, Colorado is bringing back the Annual Dog Dayz event that puts a little extra "pep" in the step of many local dogs... and in some cases, maybe even a "spring" in the form of a diving board.

During this quirky and loved event, the rules are flipped at the local pool: "No humans allowed in the water." Just dogs - and hundreds of them, at that.

It always pays to be aware of your local land manager and town regulations on pets, and this is no exception. After all, you wouldn't want to miss out on a fun event like this!

Check it out the full feature on Dog Dayz at Boulder Daily Camera's website.

How do you make a city disappear?

It's that time of year again when we are reminded of what Leave No Trace can look like on a larger-than-life scale... the creation, and then ultimate disappearance, of Black Rock City. In the desert of Nevada for just over a week, close to 50,000 people will build their home in this city for the annual art festival, Burning Man, and then collectively see to it that the city vanishes until next year.

Having one year of attendance under my belt, I'm looking forward to being a bit more of an expert this year - not just with costumes, but with my Leave No Trace systems while living in the desert. As I plan ahead and prepare, I've been amazed at the depth of knowledge being disseminated from the Burning Man officials to the entire community, to raise awareness of how to Leave No Trace.

Even if you're not attending this festival, I would highly suggest taking a few moments to check out some of the great things that Burning Man is doing to Leave No Trace at their festival. A few minutes on the Earth Guardian site will do nothing short of inspire you to Leave No Trace the next time you go to any festival or event. Be sure to check out the "Sample LNT Plan" and "LNT Model Camp Tour" under the "Burning LNT" tab, as well as the Leave No Trace practices for water, fire, air, earth and ether.

Pictures to come in just a couple of weeks... Stay tuned!

Vive l’Experience! Make Plans Now to Join AEE in Montreal!

There are only 2 more weeks to register for the 37th Annual International Conference at the Early-Bird Rate. AEE members receive up to 40% off conference registration and benefits are extensive. Click here to join AEE today.

AEE Conferences help to fuel my passion for teaching because I learn innovative and exciting teaching techniques.
- Tom Potter, Lakehead University

My first conference was in 1977. Since then AEE has been a constant source of energy, information, support, professional opportunity, and an awesome network of friends and colleagues. It is my yearly fix!
- Jude Hirsch, Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Georgia College & State University and a proud Canadian

"The caliber of professionals in the field to network with and as presenters is the highest I've seen anywhere. Three days at an AEE Conference is like a week of personal coaching from the best in the business."

- Rick Curtis, Outdoored.com, November 2007

Professor Mario Bilodeau lives life large, having climbed some of the world's tallest peaks, including Everest—twice! He also believes in the healing powers of Mother Nature, organizing expeditions for youth with cancer. Learn more about Bilodeau, one of this year’s Conference Keynote Speakers.

Click Here for a List of Workshops and a Schedule Of Events.

*AEE is a proud partner of Leave No Trace. To learn how your organization or company can become a partner click here.*

A Few Washington Community Events

From Washington State Advocate, Gina Pearson:

18th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival (This weekend! 9/18-21)

The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival is a four-day natural resource education event held each fall to celebrate the return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River. The Festival is held on the grounds of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, located at the mouth of the scenic Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth, Washington.

The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be in attendance!

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Second Chance Extravaganza

An Event to benefit Faith and Environment Network

Sunday, September 28th, 2008
St. John's Cathedral, Great Hall
Doors open and auction bidding begins at 3:30 p.m.
Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.

Featuring:
*A gourmet catered dinner by Chef Tim Hartman of Vin Rouge using fresh, local ingredients!
*Silent and Live Auction of quality new and gently used items such as:
*A Weekend Condo Stay at Schweitzer Mountain
*Two antique carved rocking chairs
*Gently used 16' Oldtown Canoe
*Second-hand electric lawnmower – great shape! Only used one season.
*Gently used Kangaroo Hillcrest motorcaddie (for golf lovers who want to walk, but can't carry their clubs) and much more!!!

Tickets: $20/person; $50/family; $150/table of eight

Tickets available at these locations:

Salem Lutheran Book Parlor
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
The Lands Council
faithandenvironment@gmail.com or 509-294-3944

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help on the day of the event. Can you lend a hand? Please contact faithandenvironment@gmail.com or Wanda at 922-0212.