The Education Program was designed to aid in the preserving and maintenance of the AT in Maine. It's purpose is to offer education and resources on low impact camping skills, before you hit the Trail. Our program is based on Leave No Trace guidelines and adapted for the heavily traveled Appalachian Trail.

Leave No Trace Workshops
for Trip Leaders

We offer education and resources on low impact camping skills, before you hit the trail. Our program is based on Leave No Trace guidelines and adapted for the heavily traveled Appalachian Trail in Maine. Trip leaders will learn techniques and activities for teaching LNT skills that they can use with their groups.

Trip leaders at an in-depth workshop Who? Our program is designed for trip leaders of organized groups, including summer camps, scouts, schools, churches and others. We can teach up to 30 participants.

What?
Awareness Workshops
A one-hour introduction to LNT. This presentation is a general overview designed to whet your appetite, introduce concepts, provide information, and offer resources on LNT. It is lively and visual with a hands-on component. It is a great way to introduce backcountry ethics.


                                        Trip leaders at an in-depth workshop.

In-Depth Workshops
Are choc full (2 to 6 hours) of LNT information for novices to experienced leaders. Geared toward backcountry travel, hands-on activities teach skills and concepts. Topics include: washing practices, alpine environments, waste disposal, where to set up camp, and more!

Where? We travel to your site around the state of Maine.
How Much? Our workshops are free.
How to Schedule a Workshop? E-mail Holly Sheehan at matc@gwi.net.
Why? Give your trip leaders the tools to guide their group in the back country. Be part of the solution in protecting the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

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Last updated May 20, 2006, by MATC Webmaster Terry L. Karkos.
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