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Why

Social & ecological

impacts

What

The 7 Principles

(e.g., minimize campfire impacts)

How

Science and specific techniques/equipment

(e.g., fire pans)

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WHAT IS NEEDED �To Influence Behavior?

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  1. A basic understanding of the natural world around us
  2. An understanding of the consequences (impacts) of our actions

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WHAT IS AN ETHIC?

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Initials carved in a tree

Cigarette butts along a trail

Food scraps and soap suds in a spring

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ACTIVITY

Would you drink it?

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ACTIVITY

Pack Out Bag

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HOW TO MAKE A FUN BOOTH�Example

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Interactive Games & Trivia

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Intriguing Objects & Gear

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DIY Crafts

Handouts

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ACTIVITY

Trash Timeline

Wool Socks

Disposable Diaper

Glass Bottles

Cigarette Butts

Orange/Banana Peels

Nylon Fabric

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Plastic Bottles

Monofilament Fishing Line

Apple Core

Tin Cans

Styrofoam

Aluminum Cans

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ACTIVITY

Trash Timeline

Apple Core

Orange/Banana Peels

Wool Socks

Cigarette Butts

Nylon Fabric

Tin Cans

Aluminum Cans

Disposable Diaper

Monofilament Fishing Line

Glass Bottles

Plastic Bottles

Styrofoam

450 Years

Up to 2 Years

1-5 Years

1-5 Years

30-40 Years

50 Years

80-100 Years

2 Months

600 Years

1,000,000 Years

Indefinitely

Indefinitely

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WHAT WORKS

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    • Making Leave No Trace fun
    • Credibility
    • Flexibility – sometimes the best answer is ‘it depends’
    • Teachable moments – use them
    • Mutual respect for all
    • Explaining how and why Leave No Trace protects the environment

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH:

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THE POWER OF

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Contact us �WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

ELENA & JESSE

Elena-and-jesse@lnt.org