Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace Leave No Trace is a supporter-powered nonprofit that uses science, education, and stewardship to protect and preserve the outdoors.
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Join us in learning how to enjoy nature responsibly—for today and for future generations. The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people of all ages how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, and is the most widely accepted outdoor ethics program used on public lands. Through targeted education, research and outreach, the Center ensures the long-term health of our natural world.

Fire scars last. Long after a campsite is abandoned, the ground where a fire burned takes years, sometimes decades, to r...
09/18/2026

Fire scars last. Long after a campsite is abandoned, the ground where a fire burned takes years, sometimes decades, to recover.

Use a stove when you can. Keep fires small when you can't. And never leave one unattended.

It’s day five of the 7 Days of Leave No Trace, and Mountain Hardwear is giving away a prize pack to go with it.

Enter today, or grab a Golden Ticket for a shot at all seven.

https://zurl.co/6xrp5

But what exactly is a Leave No Trace Spotlight? 👀It’s more than an event. It’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and giv...
09/18/2026

But what exactly is a Leave No Trace Spotlight? 👀

It’s more than an event. It’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and give back to the places we all enjoy.

Throughout the year, Leave No Trace brings together outdoor enthusiasts, community members, land managers, volunteers, and partners for hands-on experiences that combine Education, Outreach, and Stewardship.

It's getting outside, learning something new, meeting people who care about the outdoors, and rolling up your sleeves to help care for a place. 🌲🥾🧤

And we’d love to have you join us!

Our final 4 Spotlights of 2026:
📍 Ice Age Trail - Lapham Peak, WI Sept 25-27
📍 Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston TX Oct 16-18
📍 Black Canyon at Lake Mead National Recreation Area , NV-AZ Oct 29-31
📍 Joshua Tree National Park, CA Nov 5-7

Come learn. Come help. Come connect. Come Leave No Trace.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about Spotlights and find one happening near you!

September 17th is a National Park Fee Free Day.Free entry means more people at the gate — check alerts, reserve your sit...
09/17/2026

September 17th is a National Park Fee Free Day.

Free entry means more people at the gate — check alerts, reserve your site and know the rules before you go. Keep noise low, respect site boundaries and know your fire restrictions before you strike a match. Proper waste disposal and secured food storage keep wildlife wild and campgrounds clean for the next visitor.

A free day is a great day to build good habits. Learn the basics in under 30 minutes — free, online, at your own pace. 

Follow the link to our blog to learn more

That rock. That wildflower. That antler on the ground. Leave it.One person taking a small souvenir feels harmless. Milli...
09/17/2026

That rock. That wildflower. That antler on the ground. Leave it.

One person taking a small souvenir feels harmless. Millions of people doing it doesn't.

It’s day four of the 7 Days of Leave No Trace, and Mountain Hardwear is giving away a prize pack to go with it.

Enter today, or grab a Golden Ticket for a shot at all seven.

https://zurl.co/4ctG7

🌊 Coastal Cleanup Day is this weekend, and we’re bringing stewardship upstream.Join us at Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reye...
09/17/2026

🌊 Coastal Cleanup Day is this weekend, and we’re bringing stewardship upstream.

Join us at Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station for the first in a series of events exploring how we can cut food waste before it ever reaches our coast and ocean.

✅ Visit our eco-sorting stations — learn what goes where
✅ Take our survey — your input shapes real coastal solutions
✅ Be part of research funded by NOAA Sea Grant, starting right here in West Marin

📍 Toby’s Feed Barn, Point Reyes Station
Sept 19, 2026 | 9AM–2PM

Learn more: through the link in our bio or cleanercoast.org

In partnership with , Leave No Trace, NOAA, Sea Grant, AIM Farmers Markets 🌱, Tobys Feed Barn, ptreyes_mexigrill, West Marin Food Systems, racetozerowaste, and Penn State University



🌊 El Día de Limpieza Costera es este fin de semana, y estamos llevando el cuidado de la costa río arriba.

Acompáñanos en Toby’s Feed Barn, en Point Reyes Station, para el primero de una serie de eventos que exploran cómo reducir el desperdicio de alimentos antes de que llegue a nuestra costa y al océano.

✅ Visita nuestras estaciones de clasificación ecológica — aprende qué va en cada lugar
✅ Participa en nuestra encuesta — tu opinión ayuda a construir soluciones reales para la costa
✅ Sé parte de una investigación financiada por NOAA Sea Grant, que comienza aquí mismo, en West Marin

📍 Toby’s Feed Barn, Point Reyes Station
19 de septiembre, 2026 | 9AM–2PM

🔗 Más información: en el enlace de nuestra biografía o en cleanercoast.org

En colaboración con Cleaner California Coast, Leave No Trace, NOAA, Sea Grant, el Agricultural Institute of Marin, Toby’s Point Reyes, Pt. Reyes Mexi-Grill, West Marin Food Systems, Race to Zero Waste y Penn State.

What you pack in doesn't disappear when you leave it behind. Trash moves—with wind, water, and wildlife.Pack it out. All...
09/16/2026

What you pack in doesn't disappear when you leave it behind. Trash moves—with wind, water, and wildlife.
Pack it out. All of it.

It’s day three of the 7 Days of Leave No Trace, and Mountain Hardwear is giving away a prize pack to go with it.

Enter today, or grab a Golden Ticket for a shot at all seven.

https://zurl.co/1VoeL

September 17th is a National Park Fee Free Day.Free entry means more people at the gate — check alerts, reserve your sit...
09/15/2026

September 17th is a National Park Fee Free Day.

Free entry means more people at the gate — check alerts, reserve your site, and know the rules before you go. Keep noise low, respect site boundaries, and know your fire restrictions before you strike a match. Proper waste disposal and secured food storage keep wildlife wild and campgrounds clean for the next visitor.

A free day is a great day to build good habits. Learn the basics in under 30 minutes — free, online, at your own pace.

https://zurl.co/2tujS

National Park Foundation Winnebago Industries Winnebago Kampgrounds of America, Inc.

That shortcut looks harmless. But multiply it by a thousand visitors, and you've got a new unofficial trail cutting thro...
09/15/2026

That shortcut looks harmless. But multiply it by a thousand visitors, and you've got a new unofficial trail cutting through vegetation that took decades to grow.

Stick to the path. It's there for a reason.

It’s day two of the 7 Days of Leave No Trace, and Mountain Hardwear is giving away a prize pack to go with it. Enter today, or grab a Golden Ticket for a shot at all seven.

https://zurl.co/Iu2Tn

The first Leave No Trace Principle isn't about what you do on the trail. It's about what you do before you leave the hou...
09/14/2026

The first Leave No Trace Principle isn't about what you do on the trail. It's about what you do before you leave the house.

Check conditions. Know the rules. Pack for the place you're actually going.

The 7 Days of Leave No Trace is live, and Mountain Hardwear is giving away a prize pack to go with it. Enter today, or grab a Golden Ticket for a shot at all seven.

https://zurl.co/xRhum

Bears are in trouble this fall.Drought killed off their natural food, so they're moving into towns and campsites looking...
09/11/2026

Bears are in trouble this fall.

Drought killed off their natural food, so they're moving into towns and campsites looking for calories.
294 bears euthanized this year alone. That's a 250% jump from last year.

Here's the thing: it's not the bears' fault.
It's what happens after a bear finds an unsecured cooler or an open trash can.
Once a bear learns people mean food, it doesn't go back to normal. It becomes a "conflict bear." And that usually ends badly.

So if you're camping, hiking, or just live near open space this fall:
Lock up your food. Lock up your trash. Anything with a scent goes in a bear canister or a locked vehicle.

It's a small habit. But it's the difference between a bear staying wild and a bear becoming a statistic. Full guide here: https://zurl.co/uUhDL

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