1. 1 Eric R Jacobs US Peace Corps Volunteer Economic Development Project Group 28, Vinnitsia, Vinnitsia ericrjacobs@excite.comericrjacobs@excite.com m. 80667684681

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5. 5 PRINCIPLES of LNT 1.Plan Ahead and Prepare 2.Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3.Dispose of Waste Properly 4.Leave What You Find 5.Minimize Campfire Impacts 6.Respect Wildlife 7.Be Considerate of Other Visitors ALL MATERIAL IS COPYRIGHTED AND OWNED BY LEAVE NO TRACE USA

6. 6 The PEAK Principles  Know Before You Go  Choose The Right Path  Trash Your Trash  Leave What You Find  Be Careful With Fire  Respect Wildlife  Be Kind To Other Visitors

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8. 8 П Р Н L N T Leave No Trace

9. 9 Questions? Thank You! "To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, that is to have succeeded." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

10. 10 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCES Environmental Education Websites (for elementary and secondary education): --pcukraine.org/public/environment.php – this sites has PC Ukraine suggestions. The activities were developed by PCVs serving in Ukraine many of them are more useful than others sources you may find on the web. --www.ecokids.ca – A comprehensive site created by Earth Day Canada. It contains games, information, print material, project plans, and a special teachers and parents section. Also, there are profiles of eco-heroes and everyday kids who created projects. --www.epa.gov/kids/you.htm - The Environmental Protection Agency’s Kids’ Club site has information about basic environmental threats and EPA programs, an 11-page Earth Day workbook, and information about American kids who have started environmental projects. Printable Material: --The EPA’s Happy Earth Day Book: www.epa.gov/region5/publications/happy/happyearth_sept05.pdf --Ecokids coloring pages, word puzzles, and activity plans: www.ecokids.ca/pub/fun_n_games/printables/index.cfm Lesson Plans: --From A to Z Teacher Stuff: www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Environment/ --Recycling, Reusing, Reducing: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/reduce_975622.pdf

11. 11 Environmental Working Group  PCV working group: Addressing environmental issues, sponsoring efforts and bringing PCVs together  Support and resources: Knowledge, lessons plans and experience  Promoting Leave No Trace