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Meeting #12 - Leave No Trace


Background: The Order of the Arrow has a history of a strong commitment to conservation of the beautiful outdoors, which builds on Scouting’s 100 years of camping history.

Meeting Resources: There are several resources available to those wishing to learn about Leave No Trace (LNT): books, websites, pamphlets, trainers, and videos.  You can visit the local library to find books on the subject. If feasible, bring a laptop and TV to show videos about Leave No Trace. Finally, attempt to use chapter resources like an adult Arrowman who is LNT certified!

Meeting Content: The meeting can be free-form, with different information presented. Consider the following:

  • Show a couple of short videos about the LNT principles.
  • At the end of the meeting, have a trivia game or quiz about LNT principles. Have an LNT or Outdoor Code-related prize available for the winner.
  • Ahead of time, delegate each of the seven LNT principles to members of your chapter.
  • Have them present details of their principle at the meeting.
  • Host a competition within your chapter at a following event to determine the most LNT-based people! Then, move to challenge others!
  • If any chapter members are LNT trainers, this can be a great service to provide to units in your chapter.
  • Scouting America already has some meeting content ideas developed. Check them out here!