posted Nov 5, 2011, 8:35 AM by Barry Douthitt
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updated Nov 5, 2011, 8:42 AM
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- Date: May 24, 2012 through May 29, 2012
- Event Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Scout Reservation
- Event Fee: $275
- Time: 5/24 8:00 p.m. - 5/29 6:30 p.m.
- Instructor: Gregory Harmon
- Group Size: 6
Leave No Trace is 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. Click here for more information |
posted Aug 23, 2011, 12:45 PM by Barry Douthitt
Congratulations to Rene Hastings, Tony Roux, and Paul Summers on completion of their Master Educators Course in May! Welcome to the Mecklenburg County Council's Leave No Trace training team!!
Barry
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posted Aug 16, 2011, 1:17 PM by Barry Douthitt
Leave No Trace -Back Country- Awareness Course Sept 24, 2011 CPCC LevineScouters Success Seminar
(both morning sessions I&II)
Learn that Leave No Trace is not just a concept but a way to conduct all of your outdoor experiences. Learn the principles of Leave No Trace for Back Country Camping. Help Boy & Venturing Scouts in your unit understand how to keep our pristine areas just that, “PRISTINE”! Join a growing group of Scouts and Scouters that use Leave No Trace principles. This course is open to all Youth and Leaders. Click Here for Registration |
posted Aug 16, 2011, 1:05 PM by Barry Douthitt
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updated Aug 16, 2011, 1:17 PM
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Leave No Trace -Front Country- Awareness Course Sept 24, 2011 CPCC LevineScouters Success Seminar
(both afternoon sessions III&IV)
Learn that Leave No Trace is not just a concept but a way to conduct all of your outdoor experiences. Learn the principles of Leave No Trace for Front Country Camping. Help Cub & Boy Scouts in your unit understand how to keep our natural areas just that, “Natural”! Join a growing group of Scouts that use Leave No Trace principles. This course is open to all Youth and Leaders. |
posted Jul 19, 2011, 3:04 PM by Barry Douthitt
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updated Aug 22, 2011, 5:46 AM
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Leave No Trace Trainer Course LNT-T11-002Sept 9-11, 2011 Camp Grimes (Hornets Nest)
Mecklenburg County Council will be conducting a Leave No
Trace Trainer Course starting on Friday, Sept 9th, at 7:00 pm (6:30
check in). The
course will conclude on Sunday, Sept 11th, at 11:30 am. The format of
the course will be backpacking. Friday night the participants will
setup camp in at the campsites around the Hornets Nest area at Camp
Grimes and break camp early Saturday
morning and prepare to hit the trail. A good portion of the training
will happen on the trail and be taught by the participants who will be
given specific assignments to prepare for. Saturday night we will
experience camping in a pristine area of Camp Grimes. Sunday we
will
return to the Hornets Nest for final the final sessions. Space is
limited for this course so please register early! Slots will be
filled on a first come first served basis. This course is a REQUIREMENT
for the troop "Leave No Trace Trainer" leadership position. Cost of
the course is $60. If you have any questions about this course or any
other
Leave No Trace training, contact Steve Moore (smorerules@gmail.com)
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posted Mar 24, 2011, 8:25 AM by Barry Douthitt
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updated Mar 24, 2011, 8:30 AM
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Leave No Trace Awareness Course LNT-A11-002 May 14, 2011 Belk Scout Camp
The NYLT-Top Gun participants will be participating in a shakedown for their NYLT course on Saturday, May 14, 2011. During this shakedown they will have the opportunity to complete the Leave No Trace Awareness course. Trainers, if you can help conduct this course, please let Barry Douthitt know. If you have any questions about this course or any
other
Leave No Trace training, contact Barry Douthitt (barry@mccscouter.com) |
posted Nov 22, 2010, 8:58 AM by Barry Douthitt
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updated Mar 3, 2011, 8:38 AM
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Leave No Trace Trainer Course LNT-T11-001 April 29-May 1, 2011 Belk Scout Camp
Mecklenburg County Council will be conducting a Leave No
Trace Trainer Course starting on Friday, April 29, at 7:00 pm (6:30 check in). The
course will conclude on Sunday, May 1st, at 11:30 am. The format of
the course will be backpacking. Friday night the participants will
setup camp in at the campsites below the Catawba Shelter at Belk Scout Camp and break camp early Saturday
morning and prepare to hit the trail. A good portion of the training
will happen on the trail and be taught by the participants who will be
given specific assignments to prepare for. Saturday night we will
experience camping in a pristine area of Belk Scout Camp. Sunday we will
return to the Catawba Shelter for final the final sessions. There are
only 16 slots for this course so space is very limited. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis. This course is a REQUIREMENT for the troop "Leave No Trace Trainer" leadership position. Cost of the course is $60. If you have any questions about this course or any other
Leave No Trace training, contact Barry Douthitt (barry@mccscouter.com) |
posted Nov 18, 2010, 8:23 AM by Barry Douthitt
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updated Nov 18, 2010, 12:34 PM
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- Date: May 17, 2011 through May 22, 2011
- Event Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Scout Reservation
- Event Fee: $275
- Time: 5/17 8:00 p.m. - 5/22 6:30 p.m.
- Instructor: Gregory Harmon
- Group Size: 6
Leave No Trace is 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. Click here for more information
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posted Oct 4, 2010, 12:29 PM by Barry Douthitt
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(EDT)
- Instructor: Leave No Trace
- Group Size: 30
Description: Are
you looking for a fun way to teach youth how to take care of the
natural world? In this free training lead by Leave No Trace's Traveling
Trainers you'll learn hands on methods for educating youth in
environmental awareness and the Leave No Trace principles. PEAK
(Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) is the result of a unique
partnership between REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor
Ethics to educate children about the outdoors and responsible use of
shared public lands. The PEAK program is an excellent, easy-to-use
resource for educators and youth participants with limited time. The
program is a great tool for troop leaders, teachers, naturalists and
outdoor lovers. The PEAK pack can be rented for free at REI to teach
your youth group about Leave No Trace. Snacks will be provided at this
presentation. For more information or to register click here.
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