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Mark Gleason, Grand Rapids, MI State Advocate
LNT techniques are important for everyone to understand and be part of as they use our natural resources. To support my beliefs, for the last four years I have served as Michigan’s LNT Advocate. In those years a number of activities were undertaken for LNT. Those activities included several Master’s of LNT held at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore where NPS staff and others were trained. Additional activities included public demonstrations, trainings and distributing literature. Many of these activities were in partnership with the NPS, USFS as well as a number of schools in Michigan. An important part of my LNT activities occurred as part of the Isle Royale Institute programs while I was Director of that organization. In the future it would be wonderful to have a yearly Great Lakes region LNT Masters course as well as a greater partnership between advocates in our lake states. One LNT project I am hoping to improve on is the educational programs for boaters. Our Great Lake states have still need a lot of awareness for how we interact with our public water resources. One of the most important things that advocates can accomplish is to share the written information with the public.
Kalamazoo Nature Center | Kalamazoo | www.naturecenter.org
Leelanau Conservancy | Leland | www.theconservancy.com
North Country Trail Association | Lowell | www.northcountrytrail.org
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute | Hastings | www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
The Elameno Peace Project | Ann Arbor | http://theelamenopeaceproject.blogspot.com
Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Parks and Recreation Division and Office of Communications | Ontonagon | www.michigan.gov/dnr
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation | Ann Arbor | www.ewashtenaw.org
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When: April 27-May 1, 2011
Where: Mio, MI, Canoeing
Contact: This course is administered by Landmark Learning. For more information and registration, check the Landmark Learning section on the Master Educator Course page.
When: Saturday July 9 – Sunday July 10, 2011
Where: Muskegon, MI
Cost: $85/person, includes educational materials, meals for the course, overnight camping, and a one year membership to Leave No Trace.
Who: Any individual interested in learning and practicing the Seven Leave No Trace Principles and teaching them to others or general outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn the skills needed to minimize their impact. Typical attendees include backpackers, paddlers, Scouts, Venturers, Scout leaders, camp counselors, guides, outdoor groups/clubs, specialty outdoor retail associates and trip leaders. Open to the public.
Description: This course will allow participants to learn and practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace in an outdoor setting and will prepare individuals to act as Leave No Trace-recognized Trainers from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The training includes 16 hours of instruction and overnight camping onsite. As part of the Trainer Course curriculum, participants will also be required to lead a 10-15 minute discussion or presentation on one of the Leave No Trace principles or other impact topic. Further details and guidance will be provided upon registration.
Instructors: Agata and Jason Ketterick, Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers
Gear: Please bring gear necessary for an overnight camping trip, including tent, sleeping bag, hiking shoes, backpack, water bottle, etc.
Contact: Mark Gleason | gleason@mtu.edu
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Nathanael Dickey | Kalamazoo | dickeyn@cc.wwu.edu
Robin Dorer | Brighton | jefdorer@ismi.net
Mark Gleason | Grand Rapids | gleason@mtu.edu
Chad Hudson | Baldwin | chadhudson@fs.fed.us
Dan Johnson | Calumet | dan_johnson@nps.gov
David Kronk | Munising | David_Kronk@nps.gov
Brent Loudin | Holland | brent.loudin@yahoo.com
Rob Lord | Chesterfield | robert.lord@bdk.com
Brad Smith | Farmington | brad@artservicesus.com
Eric Stephenson | Sterling | estephen@emich.edu
Shawn Stiner | Kingsley | sstiner@fbinsmi.com
Peter Sweger Houghton | posweger@mtv.edu
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