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Peter Bergeland, Des Moines, Iowa State Advocate
Hello fellow Iowa outdoors enthusiasts! As State Advocate I hope to raise the awareness of the principles of Leave No Trace throughout our great state. By connecting the skills and knowledge of our resident Leave No Trace Educators with our local land agencies and everyone interested in preservation of our natural resources we can help ensure that Iowa remains a great place to live.
Please consider me a resource in support of your outdoor group’s activities. As an Leave No Trace Master Educator I would be happy to host training for your group. Keep me in mind as a speaker for your next meeting.
I look forward to working with groups of all kinds including youth organizations, college clubs, outfitters, and those planning conservation projects.
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When/Where: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to Friday, April 20, 2012 at noon. Training will take place at Eagle Adventure Base at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly, IA. This training involves a short backpacking hike and overnight campout.
Who: This trainer course is for adults and teens wishing to become qualified to teach the principles of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics to others.
Cost: The cost is $30 per participant which covers all training materials including a copy of the reference book, Soft Paths. The course organizers will also provide one freeze-dried meal to be shared between two participants. Whisperlite stoves are also available for use at no cost by special request.
Description: The classroom portions of the training will be held at Eagle Lodge (heated training facility with modern facilities). Most of the time will be spent in the outdoors learning and living the Leave No Trace principles. This is a semi-annual event sponsored by the Winnebago Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The course is open to anyone. The training will include a unit on trip planning as well as an opportunity for every participant to teach a Leave No Trace principle. Upon the completion of this trainer course you will be registered as a trainer with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
Gear: You will need to bring personal gear for an overnight backpacking trip:
We will be spending a significant amount of time outside. Rain/snow gear (you never know what the weather will do this time of year). Water bottle. Food for Wednesday lunch. Food for Thursday breakfast. The food should be appropriate for a backpacking trip. Backpacking stove and pan if you have them. If you don’t, contact the course organizer to use one of ours. Pen/pencil and a notebook or paper for notes.
Instructors: Ed DePaepe, Matt Zein & John Winter, Leave No Trace Master Educators. Contact: John Winter (319-269-3423; winterj@butler-bremer.com) Registration forms are available under the Training tab at http://www.winnebagobsa.org.
When/Where: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 22, 2012 at noon. Training will take place at Eagle Adventure Base at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly, IA. This training involves a short backpacking hike and overnight campout.
Who: This trainer course is for adults and teens wishing to become qualified to teach the principles of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics to others.
Cost: The cost is $30 per participant which covers all training materials including a copy of the reference book, Soft Paths. The course organizers will also provide one freeze-dried meal to be shared between two participants. Whisperlite stoves are also available for use at no cost by special request.
Description: The classroom portions of the training will be held at Eagle Lodge (heated training facility with modern facilities). Most of the time will be spent in the outdoors learning and living the Leave No Trace principles. This is a semi-annual event sponsored by the Winnebago Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The course is open to anyone. The training will include a unit on trip planning as well as an opportunity for every participant to teach a Leave No Trace principle. Upon the completion of this trainer course you will be registered as a trainer with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
Gear: You will need to bring personal gear for an overnight backpacking trip:
We will be spending a significant amount of time outside. Rain/snow gear (you never know what the weather will do this time of year). Water bottle. Food for Wednesday lunch. Food for Thursday breakfast. The food should be appropriate for a backpacking trip. Backpacking stove and pan if you have them. If you don’t, contact the course organizer to use one of ours. Pen/pencil and a notebook or paper for notes.
Instructors: Ed DePaepe & John Winter, Leave No Trace Master Educators Contact: John Winter (319-269-3423; winterj@butler-bremer.com) Registration forms are available under the Training tab at http://www.winnebagobsa.org.
Hosting a Leave No Trace training, workshop or other event in your community? Submit this form to Jason to have your event posted here.
John Winter | Shell Rock | winterj@butler-bremer.com
Tom Podzimek | Cedar Rapids | tompodzmk@aol.com
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