The Outdoor Property and Program Department is pleased to announce a non-profit partnership with Leave No Trace, Inc. located in Boulder, Colorado.

Leave No Trace, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.

Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wild lands. This partnership will provide new training opportunities for our membership along with ensuring that we can enjoy and protect our environment at the same time.

Principles of Leave No Trace

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

The Leave No Trace website is a great resource for girls and adults who enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Look for Leave No Trace training opportunities here in 2005! More information can be found at http://www.lnt.org.