Become a Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics Instructor this Spring!

Register for ND-199-01 (1 credit)

The Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course will meet at Juniata College’s Raystown Field Station, located on Raystown Lake at 14322 Field Station Lane, Entriken PA 16638. This two-day course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about minimum impact skills and ethics. Those who complete the course are equipped to: Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques to students, friends, family or community groups; Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic; Serve as a co-instructor for Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Courses with a qualified Level 2 Instructor; and Offer Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops. You must be 18 or older to take this course. This certification is globally recognized and is valid for two years. It can be renewed online.

Participants will learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace, the role and function of a Leave No Trace instructor and the Center for Outdoor Ethics, and receive an overview of the national Leave No Trace program. The course includes 16 hours of experiential education, at least 10 of which will be outdoors. The trip will be led by two of RFS’s staff, who are Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructors and professional educators.  Lunch will be provided both days, and breakfast and dinner are on your own. There is a fridge available for storing personal food items during the course.

Register for ND-199-01 (1 credit)

Contact Dr. Eric Quallen at equ100@juniata.edu with any questions.