Leave No Trace Workshop at New River, June 13

The public is invited to attend a Leave No Trace workshop at the New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) on Saturday, June 14. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is free for all ages. Leave No Trace is a set of ethics designed to teach outdoor enthusiasts how to enjoy the out of doors responsibly. The training will include hands-on activities and gentle hiking in the beautiful New River area. Those interested in participating in the workshop should come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, water and a jacket. Please contact John Aldridge at 541-347-9330 or jaldridge@blm.gov with questions and to reserve your spot in the workshop. The New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern is located south of Bandon, Oregon, off of Highway 101. Take Highway 101 south 8.5 miles to Croft Road. Coming from the south, Croft Road is 4.5 miles north of Langlois, Oregon. Follow Croft Road 1.5 miles to the west. Take the right fork at the New River sign and follow the gravel road to the parking area and learning center.