Leave No Trace Activities

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Leave No Trace Principles

Background on the Principles of Leave No Trace

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

3. Dispose of Waste Properly (Pack It In, Pack It Out)

4. Leave What You Find

5. Minimize Campfire Impacts

6. Respect Wildlife

7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Leave No Trace Activities

Our Natural World

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan—Understanding Outdoor Ethics

Plan Ahead and Prepare

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan 1—Exploring Pretrip Planning

• Activity Plan 2—Exploring Meal Planning

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan 1—Exploring Travel Concepts

• Activity Plan 2—Exploring Campsite Selection

Dispose of Waste Properly (Pack It In, Pack It Out)

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan 1—Exploring Trash Disposal

• Activity Plan 2—Exploring Disposal of Human Waste

Leave What You Find

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan—Exploring Natural Settings and Archaeological Areas

Minimize Campfire Impacts

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan—Exploring Fires and Stoves

Respect Wildlife

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan—Exploring Respect for Wildlife

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

• Quick Concept

• Activity Plan—Exploring How to Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Resources

• • Leave No Trace Orientation Course Notes (60-90 minutes)

  • Leave No Trace 101 Course Notes (3+ hours)

    • Can be taught by our LNT Trainer

    • Sections can be taken from class and taught by Scouts

    • The LNT 101 course required 2 activities - look at activities section for meeting ideas

  • Troop 60 - Leave No Trace Scout Skills

    • Bear Bags

    • Stealth Fires

    • Pooping in the Woods