Leave No Trace Workshop Confirmed September 17, 2008
Posted by Bill in : AccessCode, Adult Education, Experiential Learning, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Learning , add a comment
The workshops are suitable for anyone working in the world of outdoor learning, outdoor education or adventure activities. They may also be relevant for some rangers and outdoor access officers.
Workshop participants will be expected to commit to a full day of training (9.00am – 5.00pm) which will further explore the Leave No Trace principles which are as follows:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimise Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
The workshops are supported by Scottish Natural Heritage and organised by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) who are a partner organisation of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.The workshop leader will be Myles Farnbank.
Leave No Trace Workshops August 19, 2008
Posted by Bill in : AccessCode, Experiential Learning, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Learning , 3comments
We have been approached by IOL to see if we can provide a venue for further Access Code related training for Outdoor Leaders and Instructors. The training would be based designed around the Leave No Trace Project. The training will be free and be provided by an experienced LNT trainer. More information is available on Leave no Trace at their web site. It’s hope we can run during October to February. I’m sure it will be a worthwhile course and hopefuly we can attract staff from the nearby regions to attend. Could also be of interest to Duke Of Edinburgh Award Leaders in the area by providing innovative ways of teaching about camp-craft and impact.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code Training Workshops November 8, 2007
Posted by Bill in : AccessCode, Outdoor Learning , 9comments
It’s great to see lots of marketing coming out for the Access Code training workshops.
There are some great draft resources at the SOAC website which will help with teaching young people understand the access code. The workshops look like they will be worthwhile, however I note there is not one south of Dundee. IOL have made contact through the blog so I have offered to provide a venue for a training workshop at Innerwick Outdoor Centre. We could host the training around the end of Jan. or Beginning of December. Just have to wait and see how many people show interest so we can get a date confirmed.
Its worth a look at the SOAC site as they have some draft materials for teaching the code to young people. I think it is important now to embed the access code in outdoor learning opportunities in Scotland and its good to see IOL and SH take the lead in doing this and producing resources.
Thanks for getting in touch Peter (IOL)
