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Heading out on a trip through nature can be quite the rousing experience. A firsthand interaction with nature can be quite eye opening. The rustle of meadow grass on a warm day. The majesty of a deer leaping over a rushing stream. The gentle chirps of a blue jay filling the air. Seeing these things can make a person appreciate the beauty of nature all the more. And in appreciating it, you'll want to preserve it for generations to come.
Leave No Trace is an organization leading the way to preserve nature in all of its glory. They are an educational, non-profit organization that strives to promote ethical caretakery of the natural world.
Leave No Trace "believes that education is the best means to protect natural lands from recreational impacts while helping maintain access for recreation and enjoyment."
Through this organization, you can learn how to interact with nature responsibly. There are workshops for adults, groups and kids. You can even become a member, go through training and teach others how to ethically interact. If you're thinking of becoming the outdoorsy type, this organization may help you get your foot out the door and leave a smaller footprint when you are there.
