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 COURSE FULL - see other courses 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.
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TIM BALDWIN
4/20/2020 04:06:38 pm
What are the times and requirements for the virtual online course?
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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
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Prof. Sarah Johnson
5/26/2020 01:29:18 pm
Hello there,
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Scarlett
7/7/2020 03:37:44 am
I would love to join the course - can i still register and participate?
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Tony Randles
5/2/2020 04:42:12 am
Two question:
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Sarah
5/2/2020 08:53:11 am
Hello Tony,
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Prof. Sarah Johnson
5/26/2020 01:29:37 pm
Hello there,
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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.
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Prof. Sarah Johnson
5/26/2020 01:30:02 pm
Hello there,
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Nate Parsons
5/19/2020 04:54:44 pm
Dear Sarah Johnson,
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Nate Parsons
5/26/2020 01:30:21 pm
Hello there,
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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,
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Geoffrey Stillwell
7/7/2020 12:58:48 pm
Is this taught by a master educator so that it conveys trainer certification?
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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
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Geoffrey Stillwell
7/7/2020 01:21:18 pm
Thanks!
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Sarah
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
Cheryl Baylor
7/9/2020 11:52:17 pm
Hi! I'm one of the leaders of a Boy Scout Troop in Palm Beach County, FL and I'm also involved at the bigger Council level. I'd like to take the July class, but couldn't find any info on the Western Colorado University website. What do I do to sign up? Thanks!
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Sarah (instructor)
7/10/2020 08:19:58 am
Yes, the July course at Western is full and registration is closed. Check out other upcoming courses at www.wildroseeducation.com/workshops
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