My Backyard

Seattle Backyard Sessions
Add Seattle and Phoenix to the growing list of Backyard Sessions conducted this year. Read about the Seattle Backyard Session.
Events This Month 
In May, the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are conducting training in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Washington, D.C., New Hampshire, Colorado and Maryland.
Complete List Here.
In Your State
Click into your state on the Leave No Trace Community Page to learn what education, training and community events may be open to you in May. Leave No Trace State Advocates and volunteers offer local events and workshops all year long.
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Skills
Soap Talk
How damaging (or not) is "biodegradable" or castile soap to the environment? . Read our take on the use of soap.
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News You Can Use
Mount Rainier National Park designated Hot Spot
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics recently chose Mount Rainier National Park's Paradise Area as a 2011 Leave No Trace Hot Spot. Read here.
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Departments
New Pilot Stock Course
The USDA Forest Service Ninemile Wildlands Training Center and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics jointly hosted the second-of-two pilot Master Educator Courses focusing on frontcountry-specific equestrian issues and impacts.Read More.
Teaching Activity Guide On Sale Through May
The Leave No Trace Teaching Activity Guide is a great resource for those who want to teach Leave No Trace but have little to no formal Leave No Trace training. The Guide provides solid background information on the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace along with time-tested activities designed to introduce the concept to new audiences. The Leave No Trace Teaching Activity Guide is 25% off through May!
Come on tour with e-tour
The e-tour team is preparing to share Leave No Trace with youth and families this summer, and we need your help to send them off. Will you sponsor a trainer for one day of education with your gift of just $30.30? Make your sponsorship gift today and help promote responsible recreation this summer.
Spring Auction a Success Leave No Trace raised over $8,000 in the spring auction. Special thanks to all the Leave No Trace community for making this a success. Because of you, the Center will teach Leave No Trace to hundreds of children and adults this summer.
Help Fetzer Vineyards Support Leave No Trace
Join the Facebook Causes Campaign for Leave No Trace.
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