The ‘Leave No Trace’ philosophy is one of the cornerstones in minimizing our impact when we are in the great outdoors, but I have some issues with some of the principles, especially when it comes to children. So here me out, let’s take a deep dive into ‘Leave No Trace’ and its place in nature immersion programs.?  Vicci SharesThe 7 principles of ‘Leave No Trace’How we incorporate this philosophy into our programsHow the philosophy relates to our sitesHer take on why some are not realistic for childrenWhich principles are important to follow in any circumstanceThe importance of experiential learningHer experience with this philosophy while exploring the tide poolsWhy we focus on “Tread Lightly”Why we need to raise children who have had a childhood in nature?  Opt In For Free Downloadable?  Links and ResourcesLeave No Trace PhilosophyOur online course, Wild business will be opening up mid year. Wild Business is for early childhood change makers ready to take the leap and create a nature play business that is deeply rooted in community and purpose. By using our proven roadmap to success we will save you time, money and stress by helping you navigate the muddy waters of regulation, ratios, insurance and permits. At the end of this course you will have everything you need to hit the ground running with your own flourishing Nature Play Business. You can find out more or join our waitlist here?  Guest DetailsVicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.Apple Podcasts  SpotifyGoogle Podcasts