BLM and Leave No Trace to host Outdoor Skills and Ethics events in the eastern Sierra
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BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office, in partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, will be hosting two Outdoor Skills and Ethics events in the eastern Sierra as the region prepares for Earth Day 2018.
“We are fortunate to have the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers here in Bishop to support our outdoor education efforts,” says BLM Bishop Field Manager Steve Nelson. “Public lands recreation is a cornerstone of the eastern Sierra economy. Sharing practical outdoor skills and instilling a conservation ethic in today’s outdoor enthusiasts is key to maintaining the recreational opportunities that benefit us all.”
On April 19, the Traveling Trainers will lead an interactive, hands-on workshop focused on teaching outdoor skills and techniques that public land visitors can use to minimize impacts when recreating outdoors. Topics include preparing for an outdoor adventure, waste disposal, practicing trail etiquette and interacting with wildlife. To participate in this workshop, meet at Black Sheep Coffee Roasters, 232 N. Main St., in Bishop at 9:30 a.m.
On April 20, the Traveling Trainers will join Bishop Field Office staff for an Earth Day program designed specifically for Round Valley Elementary School. The students will rotate through eight hands-on science and environmental education stations focused on a variety of natural resources found in the eastern Sierra, including fly-fishing, bighorn sheep and migratory mule deer. Connecting kids to public lands connects them to America’s natural and cultural heritage. The Friends of the Inyo, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Foundation and Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association will also participate in this event.
The Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers travel throughout the country teaching people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Last year, the program reached an estimated 15.4 million Americans.
As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and encouraging shared conservation stewardship in pursuit of the agency’s multiple-use mission. For more information, contact Bishop Field Office Park Ranger Ron Napoles at 760-872-5027.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.