Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

USA Raft

FROM:FREE

Months of Operation:

March-November

Duration:

2-3 hours

Begins:

9:00 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 7+
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Overview & Highlights

This is for you if: You want to learn about Leave No Trace practices and how to be an environmental champion.

NOLI is proud to partner with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to help elevate the Leave No Trace message through education and hands-on activities. Each year, Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops reach tens of thousands of people with minimum impact skills and ethics. These informative and fun classes are typically two to three hours long but can be up to a full day in length by request. They can be tailored to educators, youth, college students, scouts, outdoor professionals or anyone with an interest in learning more about Leave No Trace practices. An Awareness Workshop may also be tailored in its content such as Leave No Trace for a specific environment, a specific recreation activity or maybe just an overview of the Seven Principles. We generally incorporate a trail or riverside clean-up and pick up items of trash we come across during the workshop. This is a great way to make an immediate positive impact and reinforce what was covered in class.

The course features a short easy hike (less than 1/2 mile). Classes are typically held at our Nolichucky outpost but we may be able to come to your location as well. Register for a scheduled class or contact us to set up an event for your group.  Awareness workshops are free. Suitable for all ages 7+ (age can be lower for workshops done by request).
Highlights:
  • Impactful training led by a Leave No Trace Trainer
  • Overview of Leave No Trace, why it's important and how we can make a difference
  • Engaging hands-on activities
  • A supportive learning environment
  • Trail or riverside clean-up (in most cases)
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USA Raft

2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Instill understanding of what LNT is and why it matters
    • Identify human impacts from recreation use
    • Review the history of LNT
    • Review LNT today 
    • Identify ways we can get involved
    • Introduce and discuss the 7 LNT Principles
    • Particpate in a trash clean-up (optional)
    • Help instill a sense of stewardship
    • Encourage advocacy and conservation-minded leadership
  • Prerequisites

    • Age 7+
    • Possess a level of health and fitness consistent with walking a short distance on an easy trail
    • Participants should dress appropriately for the conditions
  • Includes

    • Leave No Trace instruction
    • Trash bags and gloves if doing a clean-up
  • What to Bring

    Clothing appropriate for extended periods outside, hiking shoes, rain jacket (weather dependent), drinking water or sports drink, camp chair (if you have one), daypack (optional).
  • Meeting Location

    We will meet at USA Raft. Directions can be found here. Specific meeting location will be sent out separately.
  • Additional Information

    Riverside lodging and camping are available onsite and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft   or Nolichucky Gorge Campground.
  • Testimonials

    "Scott did a great job leading a LNT workshop for our kids. He was patient, kind and engaging—the kids loved it! We will definitely be looking into other classes held here."

    ~ Lee C.

Policies & Agreements

  • Terms and conditions

    I certify that all registrants meet course prerequisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.
  • Cancellation policy

    NOLI activities go rain or shine. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party the following applies:

    Cancellations 30 or more days prior to your activity will receive a full refund.
    Cancellations 14-29 days prior to the activity date will receive a full reservation booking voucher.
    Cancellations 0-13 days prior to the activity date are not extended a refund or voucher.
    No Shows are not extended a refund or voucher.

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