Master Educator Course

Leave No Trace Master Educator courses were developed by the National Outdoor Leadership School and are the highest level of Leave No Trace training offered. 

The Master Educator course is an extensive course designed to train educators and others ways to practice and teach Leave No Trace skills and ethics. The Master Educator course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace techniques through practical application in a field setting. 

Backcountry Master Educator Schedule
Date	Location	Activity	Downloads
2012
March 1-March 5	Galiuros Wilderness - Arizona	Backpacking	Course Description (pdf)
April 29- May 3	Shenandoah National Park-Virginia	Backpacking	Course Description (pdf)
May 7-11	Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument-Utah	Backpacking	Course Description (pdf)
June 11-15	Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming - Backpacking	Backpacking	Course Description (pdf)
August 9-13	San Juan Islands-Washington	Sea Kayaking	Course Description (pdf)
August 20-24	Flat Tops Wilderness - Colorado	Backpacking	Course Description (pdf)
November 2-6	Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona	Backpacking	Course Description (pdf)
Frontcountry Master Educator Course
The majority of outdoor use occurs in front country settings such as urban and state parks, open space trails and established campgrounds. The number of day hikers is currently estimated at 47 million and car campers are estimated at 42 million. This extensive four day course will emphasize the application of LNT Principles to the front country setting. The course will be conducted in a front country group campground and will include day hikes. Tuition-$400.00 (There are no discounts to this price).
Date	Location	Activity	Downloads
August 4-7	Minnesota	Frontcountry Base Camp / Day Hike	Course Description (pdf)
TBA
Course Tuition
Backcountry Courses in the U.S.A.
Standard			$830.00
NOLS and WMI of NOLS Graduates			$700.00
Government Agency (U.S. Forest Service, BLM, National Parks)			$680.00
Backcountry Courses in Canada
Standard			CA$850.00
NOLS and WMI of NOLS Graduates			CA$800.00
Government Agency (U.S. Forest Service, BLM, National Parks)			CA$750.00
Tuition includes a one-year membership to Leave No Trace. Membership benefits include discounts on educational materials, invitations to local events, and resources to help you get involved and stay connected.
Scholarship
The David E. Perkins Memorial Scholarship is a full scholarship for an LNT Masters Course. See our scholarships page for more information. To apply, please submit the completed NOLS scholarship form, along with your LNT Application Packet.