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Skip Essman, Montgomery, AL State Advocate
As advocate for the "Heart of Dixie" state I have worked with over 100 Trainers and Master Educators. We have spoken with scouts, scouters, hiking groups and with state parks to start Leave No Trace programs.
I enjoy hosting all types of training. I have hosted training for the Appalachian Trail Club of Alabama, the Alabama Hiking Trail Society and the Traveling Trainers at Coleman in Foley. I've helped arrange for Master Instructors to teach Leave No Trace at the Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition Conference held at Table Rock State Park in 2005. In September 2006 we will be participating at an outdoor expo in Oak Mountain State Park with other outdoor enthusiasts. There is expected to be about 10,000 participants. I hope to make the most impact on Alabama by constantly talking to high-level government officials here in Montgomery.
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Andrew Breunig | Fairhope | andrew.breunig@gmail.com
Skip Essman | Montgomery | lessman@bellsouth.net
Beth McCandless | Maylene | emccandl@forum.montevallo.edu
Charlie Thorpe | Huntsville | charliethorpe@att.net
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Alabama Hiking Society | Montgomery | www.hikealabama.org/
Fresh Air Family | Homewood |www.freshairfamily.org
Birmingham Zoo, Inc. | Birmingham | www.birminghamzoo.com
Born Wild Adventures | Owens Cross Roads | www.bornwildadventures.com
When: February 11-12, 2012 8:00am
Where: Camp Tukabatchee, AL
Cost: $40.00 - please pay asap to reserve your spot.
Description: Anyone attending this training will be considered a Leave No Trace Trainer at the national level with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. If you are in scouting, you can also be considered for a staff position as the Leave No Trace Trainer at a Boy Scout Summer Camp. For directions to Camp Tukabatchee, contact Skip Essman at the phone number or email address below.
Gear: Bring what you would if you were going on a backpacking or car camping trip. Do not bring food as it will be provided by the course. Any other questions should be directed to Skip Essman at the information below.
Contact: Skip Essman, Alabama State Advocate, (334) 324-0339. e-mail: lessman@bellsouth.net
When: Saturday August 20 - Sunday, August 21, 2011
8:00 AM
Where: Kanawahala Program Center, 300 Girl Scout Rd, Chelsea, Alabama, 35043
Cost: $50.00 to be paid at time of registration. Includes meals,Trainer starter kit and certificate.
Description: Anyone attending this training will be considered a Leave No Trace Trainer at the national level with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Becoming a Leave No Trace Trainer enables you to successfully conduct awareness workshops and scouting badge workshops.
*If you are in Boy Scouting, you can also be eligible to apply for a staff position as the Leave No Trace Trainer on a Boy Scout Summer Camp Staff.
Contact: Beth McCandless, Master Educator, (205) 540-0030
Gear: What you would bring on a backpacking or car camping trip, be sure to include a tent and a trowel. Any other questions should be directed to Beth McCandless at (205) 540-0030.
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