Outdoor Ethics Resources

BSA Outdoor Ethics Generally

Resources for everyone teaching, learning and promoting Outdoor Ethics in Scouting, including Outdoor Ethics news, lists of Council Outdoor Ethics Advocates and Master Educators, calendar of Leave No Trace Master Educator and Trainer courses, BSA National Outdoor Ethics Conference, and more.

Teaching Leave No Trace Generally

The best all-around reference for teaching Leave No Trace in Scouting is Teaching Leave No Trace and the discussions in Chapter 7 of the Scouts BSA Handbook and Chapters 7-10 of the Fieldbook.

Resources for Trainers

• BSA Leave No Trace 101 Course Guide

• Awareness Card Competency Test Guide

• More BSA Leave No Trace 101 Course Resources

Resources for Master Educators

• BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course Manual

• Request for Authorization to Conduct a BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course

• More BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course Resources

Resources for Instructors of Master Educator Courses

• BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course Manual

• BSA Supplement to the Master Educator Handbook

• More BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator Course Resources

Resources for Council Outdoor Ethics Advocates

• Council outdoor ethics advocate position description

• Request for Authorization to Conduct a BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course

• Hosting a BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator Course

• Information about the Annual Outdoor Ethics Progress Report

Partner Resources

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is the body charged with advancing the Leave No Trace program. The Center’s website has many resources. Some of the most important for the Scouting and Venturing programs are highlighted below:

Center website

Center information and training resources

Tread Lightly!

Tread Lightly! is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible outdoor recreation. Click here for more information.