Learn Leave No Trace
Gain knowledge, show you care, protect the planet.
Courses
Start with the 101 Course and expand your outdoor ethic.
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Leave No Trace 101 Course
Course • 47 lessonsThis is an introduction to Leave No Trace and the actions we can collectively take to protect our planet. In this course we share helpful information with a simple framework of minimum impact practices to apply when spending time outdoors.
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Youth Educator Specialization (Request Access)
Course • 37 lessonsThis course, available to certified Level 1 and Level 2 Instructors with a current membership, covers best practices and techniques for effectively teaching Leave No Trace to youth both in the classroom and outdoors.
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Leave No Trace Backcountry Course
Course • 39 lessonsThis course covers essential information for a minimally impactful trip into the backcountry. Join us and learn the skills and insights for remote outdoor areas! Students are encouraged to take the Leave No Trace 101 Course prior to enrollment.
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Introduction to Effective Communication of Leave No Trace (Request Access)
Course • 48 lessonsStrong communication is a critical part of our in-person, written, and digital education efforts. By ensuring our interactions are effective we can improve the health of our shared outdoor spaces and inspire others to be outdoor stewards.
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Leave No Trace Stock Use Course
Course • 32 lessonsLearn the ins and outs of stock use in the outdoors. This 60-minute course guides you through the Leave No Trace 7 Principles with experts Bob Hoverson and Smoke Elser.
PEAK Online
PEAK Online includes videos and activities to help kids (recommended ages 7-12) understand the 7 Principles and how Leave No Trace skills and ethics can help protect the outdoor places we love. When you successfully complete PEAK Online, you will be able to download a digital Certificate of Completion!
Zero Landfill Course
Each year, over 100 million pounds of waste are generated in national parks by park operations, visitors, and other sources. Learn how you can help minimize waste in our parks.
Leave No Trace for Elopement Photographers
For all photographers who use public lands (national parks, state parks, national forests, BLM land, city & county parks, etc.) as a backdrop for sessions, weddings, or elopements.
Level 2 Instructor Course Refresher
This course helps ensure Leave No Trace’s Level 2 Instructors are current in their Leave No Trace knowledge and connected to broader Leave No Trace efforts. Level 2 Instructors are required to take this free course two years after completing their initial course and every two years after that. Though you will never lose your status as a Level 2 Instructor, completion of this course is required to be eligible to instruct Level 1 Instructor Courses and provide certifications to participants.
