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Leave No Trace is a national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski or climb. The program strives to educate all those who enjoy the outdoors about the nature of their recreational impacts as well as techniques to prevent and minimize such impacts. Leave No Trace is best understood as an educational and ethical program, not as a set of rules and regulations.
Leave No Trace information is rooted in scientific studies and common sense. The information is framed under the Seven Leave No Trace Principles. Learn more ( + )
Education in Motion
Currently in its ninth year, the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, three teams of professional outdoor educators, have reached over 9 million people in 48 states with the Leave No Trace message. Learn more ( + )
The e-tour will work to provide basic Leave No Trace education programs across the country, from June through September at retail stores specializing in Coleman products, that will inspire youth to get outside while promoting responsible enjoyment of the outdoors. Learn more ( + )
Where do you normally spend time outdoors? Chances are, you participate in many of your favorite outdoor activities in areas close to home. The Frontcountry Program was established to meet the increased demand for education in day-use areas, which are receiving ever-increasing numbers of visitors, such as your local and state parks, preserves, or open space areas. There are many ways to get involved and trained. There are general frontcountry educational materials or, if you are a land manager, you can develop your own site-specific program to better meet your needs. Contact us to find out more. Learn more ( + )
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So what about the kids? PEAK ( P romoting E nvironmental A wareness in K ids) is the result of unique partnership between REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to educate children about the outdoors and responsible enjoyment of our shared public lands. The PEAK program is an excellent, easy-to-use teaching resource for educators and youth participants with limited time.The Center has established a grant-giving fund specifically for PEAK materials. For more information, please visit Packing with PEAK. Learn more ( + )
How do I find out about Leave No Trace happenings in my area? Ask your volunteer State Advocate who is charged with helping set up Leave No Trace training events, trainings, outreach and supporting Leave No Trace activities around your state. To find out who your State Advocate is or to find information on becoming a State Advocate, please visit State Advocate Program Information. Learn more ( + )
Because so many people and organizations are in need of Leave No Trace educational materials, the Center for Outdoor Ethics established a grant-giving program. Consideration is given to grassroots groups who support Leave No Trace and want to communicate outdoor ethics to diverse audiences within their communities. Learn more ( + )
The Center for Outdoor Ethics continues to focus efforts in urban-centered outdoor recreation, and is committed to diversifying educational efforts through its new Connect Grants program. Thank you to REI for their generous support of the Connect Grants program. Learn more ( + )
I need some teaching resources (for FREE if possible) for an upcoming event. Where can I find these? Look no further. There are many excellent resources available, many of which can be downloaded for FREE. Check them out. Learn more ( + )
Scientific research is the foundation of the Leave No Trace program. This is the best place for locating Leave No Trace-related research. Learn more ( + )
