Leave No Trace: Everyday Skills for Protecting the Outdoors

11:00am12:30pm EDT
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Overview

  • Group size10 people

Join us for an engaging, real-world introduction to Leave No Trace that will help you enjoy the outdoors while protecting the places you love. Through interactive activities, guided discussion, and practical scenarios, you'll explore the Leave No Trace Seven Principles and learn simple, approachable ways to apply them in everyday outdoor adventures. Whether you're visiting a local park, heading out on a day hike, camping for the weekend, or planning a bucket-list trip, you'll gain practical skills for planning ahead, navigating responsibly, disposing of waste properly, respecting wildlife, and sharing outdoor spaces thoughtfully with others. You'll also discover how small choices can have a lasting impact on the health of natural areas and the experiences of fellow adventurers. No prior experience is needed. Whether you're just beginning your outdoor journey or looking to strengthen your stewardship skills, you'll leave with greater confidence, a deeper connection to the outdoors, and actionable tools to help protect the places that make adventure possible.

Notes

Celebrate Public Lands Day with us at REI Grand Rapids by learning about the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace ethics! Leave No Trace is one of the world’s leading organizations devoted to teaching people how to protect the natural world. People trained in Leave No Trace are 5 times more likely to take actions that protect nature.

Activity location

Grand Rapids REI

3149 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

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