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LNT Trainer Course - Goes Virtual

4/16/2020

Virtual Leave No Trace Trainer Course for Educators

Instructor: Sarah R. Johnson MAEd
ROE 510, 1 Credit, $170
Course Date: July 20-31, 2020;
Virtual Course meetings: July 20, 21, 28, 30, 31; 8am-10am (mountain standard time)
Location: virtual course
Audience: Outdoor Educator Leaders
Register at Western Colorado University
Using the unique online alternative format developed by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, this LNT Trainer Course will give participants LNT skills and ethics as well as techniques for effectively sharing these low impact practices with students of all ages. This course is specifically for educators who take youth outdoors for single or multi-day courses. Research has shown that this course significantly improves participant knowledge and understanding of how Leave No Trace protects the outdoor places we love. Participants will prepare a lesson to teach virtually during the course (topics organized by the instructor). This virtual alternative curriculum fulfills the requirements of the standard Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Trainer Course only during the 2020 summer.

*** This course is not exactly 'at your own pace on your own'. There will be specific assignment deadlines, synchronous online meetings/classes, and lots of asynchronous on-your-own activities/readings. We'll be starting with a virtual meeting on the first day of the course, July 20, 2020 at 8am MST. Thanks for your patience as we switch from offering two Western Rivers regular in-person field trip courses to one combined hybrid virtual version in light of Covid-19. Let me know what other questions you may have.

17 Comments

TIM BALDWIN

4/20/2020 04:06:38 pm

What are the times and requirements for the virtual online course?

Sarah Johnson

4/20/2020 04:27:18 pm

Tim - I just updated the page with more details. The course will take place during the last two weeks of July. There will be at minimum of 15 hours of course work (a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous modules) in addition to 30 hours of homework. This is a 1 graduate credit course, hence all the hours of work. The times we meet virtually have not yet been determined. I would like the registered students to have a say in this so we can find a time of day that works for most. Let me know what other questions you may have. - Sarah Johnson, instructor

Prof. Sarah Johnson

5/26/2020 01:29:18 pm

Hello there,
Want to let you know of an additional virtual LNT Trainer Course. The demand has been so high, I have decided to offer an additional course.
https://www.wildroseeducation.com/news/virtual-lnt-trainer-course
Hope you'll consider registering.
Let me know if you have questions here: https://www.wildroseeducation.com/contact.html
Best,
Sarah

Scarlett

7/7/2020 03:37:44 am

I would love to join the course - can i still register and participate?

Tony Randles

5/2/2020 04:42:12 am

Two question:

I was reviewing the Western Colorado University registration page and the course dates were listed from 08/05/20 - 08/07/20 and above it states 7/20-7/31/20. Could you tell me which dates is correct?

Would someone have to be admitted to Western Colorado University to take the course or can any educator register for the Leave No Trace Trainer Course?

Sarah

5/2/2020 08:53:11 am

Hello Tony,
Great questions. As Western CO University pivots to a virtual version of the summer, their website is not getting updated as fast as they are moving. So, the correct dates are here on this webpage, not on the university’s.
Regarding admission to the school. I’m not sure about the details of that. I do know that because this is a graduate class you have to have an undergraduate degree to register. It would be worth calling the Extended Studies office to ask any further questions you have regarding details.
Thanks for your interest! I hope you can join us.
Best,
Sarah

5/26/2020 01:29:37 pm

Jon Bison

5/14/2020 08:22:57 am

Would love to participate in this! I do trail work so may be on a hitch during this time. In regard to that, do you have an idea how often the virtual meetings will take place? Also will the course readings and assignments be available all at once or roll out as each day goes by? In terms of being able to plan ahead for homework/readings it would be nice if all available.

5/26/2020 01:30:02 pm

Nate Parsons

5/19/2020 04:54:44 pm

Dear Sarah Johnson,

I was really hoping to take the LNT online course but there is a conflict with work. I work Monday-Thursday 7am-530pm. I was wondering if there is any accommodations I could do to still be able to take the course? If you could email me back that would be great. Thanks for your time.

5/26/2020 01:30:21 pm

Paige

7/8/2020 08:31:13 am

Hello Sarah, what is the difference between the 20-31 July course and the 6-8 August course?

Joan Veilleux

5/28/2020 07:26:53 pm

Hello Sarah,

I was signed up for the 8/5 - 8/7 course and was wondering if I could switch to the virtual trainer course. I work for the Forest Service in Leadville but they are interested in having me teach this in the area schools. Is it possible for me to switch to the virtual course? Also our budget for the course is $170. Is that going to be the final price?

Thanks,
Joan Veilleux

Geoffrey Stillwell

7/7/2020 12:58:48 pm

Is this taught by a master educator so that it conveys trainer certification?

Sarah Johnson (instructor)

7/7/2020 01:01:57 pm

Yes, I am a Master LNT Educator and this course is approved by LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics - see it listed on their website - https://lnt.org/event/?event-category=trainer-courses

7/7/2020 01:21:18 pm

Thanks!

LNT says the virtual class taught by master LNT educator will have the same lifetime certification as the in person classes.

I have noticed that many people (on FB groups) in my state do not seem to be practicing LNT, even though they the groups are hiking clubs that claim to be trained. Also I want to be able to lower the environmental impact of some of the things I enjoy doing that and teaching those things to others. Would this class be a good way to do this with a distribution of ages?

7/7/2020 02:24:43 pm

If you consider yourself an outdoor leader, and you're someone who regularly teaches/instructs in an outdoor setting, this is a great course for you. It is not an introductory course. The LNT Awareness Course is a perfect introductory course and can be found on the LNT website - www.lnt.org

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