The Wilderness Foundation UK, a registered experiential learning charity based in Chelmsford, Essex has announced the launch of two short training courses designed to raise awareness of the impact that people have on their environment. The courses will teach participants techniques to minimise their impact in the wild and will be beneficial to anyone who works in outdoor education, the outdoor pursuit industry or those who enjoy outdoor recreation.
Course Instructor Myles Farnbank says:
“As increasing numbers of people seek the beauty and exhilaration of outdoor recreation, our collective mark on the environment and its natural processes increases. Litter, disturbance to vegetation, water pollution, wildlife, livestock and other people are all indicators of the need to develop a national ethic that protects both natural and cultural heritage.”
Accredited One Day Awareness Course: 16th April 2010
Participants will learn about the seven principles of the Leave No Trace ethic and the course will involve some practical sessions. It is suitable for any experience level.
Price: £50 per participant
The Two Day Trainer Training: 17th & 18th April 2010
This two day programme is recognised by the Leave No Trace Centre for Outdoor Ethics. The practical course gives recognised LNTT status to successful participants. The course equips participants to understand demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for a variety of groups, lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others to explore their own personal outdoor ethic. The programme looks at a variety of teaching topics, styles and session ideas which can be aimed at all countryside users from children to proficient mountaineers and paddlers. It will also contain an overview of Master Educator Courses.
Price: £100 per participant.
Both courses will be held in Little Baddow, Essex. Course fees are payable.
For further information please contact:
Sue Macfarlane
Wilderness Foundation UK Ltd
47-49 Main Road
Broomfield
CHELMSFORD
Essex
CM1 7BU
Tel: 01245 443073 or email info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk