Leave No Trace New York

10/19/2021

Leave what you find as you find it! This tree is not smiling on the inside. Carvings can open up a tree to insects and disease. This simple act can ultimately kill the tree. I came across this while hiking up to Williams Lake in Taos, New Mexico. Why must we carve?

08/14/2021

Who remembers this? We need more of this in the world again! Thank you Tikva for this vintage gift that’s been on my guest bed for two years now.

08/01/2021

Finally have it scheduled. A unique opportunity. Anyone need a 16 hour LNT class? Know of anyone who does? If you can’t make this one I will offer it again just message me. Details below.

REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration via email is required FEE: $75 EQUIPMENT: Tent/Hammock, water filter, food, water, bear canister, backpack (Any other items needed to be in the woods for two days and one night) Pack list will be sent on request. Mileage: Day one (4.25 miles) Day two (3 mil

07/16/2021

This is becoming my new nemesis. Close to being up there with the dog p**p bags! Why are you flossing while hiking? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ Dispose of waste properly and not on the ground. Please and thank you!

05/21/2021

Over the last two days I helped teach a Leave No Trace trainers course. The new Catskill Park Stewards are ready to be Guardians of the Catskills.

@ Catskill Mountains

05/02/2021

Took the Girl Scouts on a hike in the Bashakill Wildlife recreation area while teaching them Leave No Trace. They heard and saw so much. We packed out some trash.

04/18/2021

Please dispose of waste properly. This includes dog waste and dog waste bags. Leave no Trace!

Thank you

04/02/2021

Great video!

Finding a good campsite can help you sleep well and be ready for the next day's adventures. Check out these tips to help you find a great spot while keeping ...

03/19/2021

Principle 7 of Leave No Trace: Be Considerate of Others and Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly apply in this photo. Even though it’s “organic” waste it still is waste. I know I don’t want to arrive at a majestic view to orange peels, pistachio nut casings or a banana peel. Pack it out in a zip loc bag and dispose of at home. If you are from the group “It’s biodegradable, then bury it to get that process started. Others who arrive at a view should feel like no one else has been there. Show some love to the next! 💚💚

03/18/2021

Principle 5 of Leave No Trace: Minimize campfire impacts. When backpacking in the outdoors we all love a campfire. Remember to only use dinky, dead and down wood to build your campfire. It takes some effort to gather firewood and it’s part of camp chores. Please never cut trees to burn as someone did so recently in this picture at Rider Hollow. Think about 50 campers staying here over the course of one year. If each group cut 4 small trees to burn that equals to 200 cut at one campsite. Let nature stay wild.