Three workshops to explain and teach Leave No Trace outdoor ethics are scheduled Sept. 1 through 5 in Southwest Washington.
The workshops will be lead by Leave No Trace traveling trainers, sponsored by Subaru., and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
The free workshop schedule includes:
o 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 1, Gifford Pinchot National Forest headquarters, 10600 N.E. 51st Circle, for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.
o 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland, for hunters and fishermen.
o 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at Cougar Sno-Park at the junction of Gifford Pinchot roads Nos. 81 and 83 on the south side of Mount St. Helens, a work party to clean up dispersed camping sites including debris removal, dismantling fire rings and rehabilitating areas damaged by overuse.
The events teach the best methods to cook, clean, stay overnight and interact with wildlife, plus explain how to get more involved in the national education program.
For more information, contact Amy Wilson, community engagement specialist, at 360-449-7831 or awilson@fs.fed.us.
