Leave No Trace

The Dallas Park and Recreation Outdoor Adventures Programs is a proud partner of the Leave No Trace program, a non-profit organization providing education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all, and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet. Learn more at the Leave No Trace website: https://lnt.org/

Samuell Farm has been named a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site - the first in Texas to receive this distinction from the global Leave No Trace organization.

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Leave No Trace Level 1 Certification Course 

This 2-day course teaches the ideals and practices of Outdoor Ethics. Participants taking the Level 1 Instructor course will learn Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. Level 1 Instructor Course graduates are prepared to offer Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops to their community.

This certification course is appropriate for park and recreation professionals, outdoor educators, scout leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Learn more about the course here: 

Cost: $250/pp Registration: Open now! Register here

Course Date: November 15 & 16, 2025

Course Location: Samuell Farm (100 US-80, Mesquite, TX 75149)

Camping Add-on

Camp overnight at Samuell Farm between class days! Please note: Restrooms are on-site, however there are no shower facilities.

$50 (no camping equipment provided)

$100 (includes use of a tent, cots, and a bin with a cook stove, pans, and coffee press)

Public Class November 2025
Public Class Camping Options November 2025

What to expect:

  • This training will consist of 2 consecutive full days of learning, with a 1-hour lunch break
  • You will be asked to prepare a lesson plan on one of the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace prior to the class and present your prepared lesson plan to the group
  • You will take a daily hike of up to two miles on low-moderate intensity trails and uneven surfaces
  • Be prepared for changes in weather (this is Texas after all, y'all)

What to bring:

  • A reusable water bottle
  • Sack lunch or money for both days.  There are a few fast-food options close by.
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather.
  • Comfortable shoes for walking and hiking
  • Sunscreen and bug spray
  • Materials/props for your lesson plan
  • A passion for the outdoors

What we have for your use:

  • Small refrigerator and freezer
  • Microwave
  • 12-cup coffee maker
  • Black and white copier
  • Dry erase board with markers
  • Projector


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Samuell Farm practices Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

1. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

2. STICK TO TRAILS 

3. TRASH YOUR TRASH AND PICK UP POOP

4. LEAVE IT AS YOU FIND IT

5. BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE

6. KEEP WILDLIFE WILD

7. SHARE OUR TRAILS AND MANAGE YOUR PET


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