Leave No Trace Patch Program®

2″ Embroidered Iron-On Patch.

This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.

There are Seven Principles of Leave No Trace — also known as LNT. These principles provide an easily understood framework for minimizing the impact when you visit the outdoors:

Suggestions for how younger kids can earn the Leave No Trace Patch.

Before you go hiking:

1. Download and print the LNT game from your order confirmation. Cut out the cards and arrange them in a pile. Place a coin on the “START HERE” circle. Pick a card. Read it then move the number of spaces on the square. Continue until you reach the end.
2. Think about the things you need to do before your hike so you can leave no trace. Make a list and review it when packing for your hike.
3. Apply the principles of LNT everywhere you go. Look around your meeting space before you leave. Make sure there is no trash or crumbs and that everything is put back to its original spot. Consider leaving the space better than you found it!
4. Take the Leave No Trace pledge.

 

When you go hiking:

1. Staple your Leave No Trace cards together at the colored square. Review them.
2. While hiking place a check mark on any principle you were able to observe or compete in during your hike.
3. After your hike, discuss with your group anything you could have done better.

Suggestions for how older kids can earn the Leave No Trace Patch.

Before you go hiking:

1. Take the Leave No Trace Online Course.
2. Download and print the worksheets about Leave No Trace from your order confirmation.
3. Think about each principle of Leave No Trace. In the space provided, write at least one thing you can personally do minimize your impact on the environment.
4. Take the Leave No Trace pledge.

When you go hiking:

1. Review your Leave No Trace worksheets.
2. While hiking place a check mark on any principle you were able to observe or compete in during your hike.
3. After your hike, discuss with your group anything you could have done better.