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Fabián Rodríguez 🛡💾 🇨🇴 🌴"On tourne vert" met à votre disposition une gamme complète d’outils et de ressources pour rendre vos tournages, studios d’animation ou d’effets visuels plus durables. Venez découvrir des guides, un répertoire de fournisseur, l’accréditation, le calculateur carbone adapté aux productions, des études et bien plus encore pour vous aider à intégrer des pratiques écoresponsables dans vos activités quotidiennes.<a href="https://ontournevert.com/fr/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://ontournevert.com/fr/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SansTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SansTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Environnement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Environnement</a>

Scott KissingerMorning Glory Pool, Yellowstone 🌈♨️This geothermal spring gets its colors from heat-loving microbes, thriving in the extreme heat of Yellowstone’s volcanic environment. It’s stunning—but also a lesson in respecting nature. The vent has been partially blocked by human activity, altering its appearance over time.📍 Yellowstone National Park<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Geothermal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Geothermal</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Yellowstone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Yellowstone</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EcoTourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EcoTourism</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScienceMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ScienceMatters</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Conservation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HotSpring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HotSpring</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a>

Scouter MomThe Outdoor Code encourages Scouts to enjoy nature responsibly with four principles: keep areas clean, handle fire with care, respect nature and others, and conserve resources. Scouts practice these by leaving no trace, respecting fire safety, and valuing natural beauty. Actions like picking up trash, staying on trails, and using reusable items help preserve nature. Share these values to respect the outdoors. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OutdoorCode" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OutdoorCode</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NatureConservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NatureConservation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://scoutermom.com/1221/the-outdoor-code/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://scoutermom.com/1221/the-outdoor-code/</a>

The Next SummitShould e-bikes be allowed on mountain trails? 🚲🌄Yay or nay? Why or why not?<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EBikes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EBikes</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ColoradoTrails" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ColoradoTrails</a>

Trail Hiking AustraliaOn this Earth Day, as we unite to secure a more sustainable future, Trail Hiking Australia calls for commitment to preserving our natural landscapes and wild places. By embracing <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> principles, in everything we do, we can protect these spaces for everyone. Read my full position statement here: <a href="https://www.trailhiking.com.au/press-release/position-on-trail-access-and-development/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.trailhiking.com.au/press-release/position-on-trail-access-and-development/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EarthDay2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EarthDay2025</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TrailHikingAustralia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TrailHikingAustralia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bushwalking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bushwalking</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SustainableTrails" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SustainableTrails</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ProtectOurTrails" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ProtectOurTrails</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NatureConservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NatureConservation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ResponsibleHiking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ResponsibleHiking</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OutdoorStewardship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OutdoorStewardship</a>

kakikakikakifeel free to use this design for anti cairn propaganda. english version of the cairn deisgn I posted yesterday, I added a QR code to the 'leave no trace' pamphlet on cairns (I am not affiliated in any way with leave no trace beside liking their message)<a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/cairn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cairn</a> <a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/hiking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hiking</a> <a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/leavenotrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#leavenotrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a>

kakikakikakivers chez moi les touristes sont insupportable avec les cairns j'ai donc fait ce visuel pour aller le coller sur les parkings ou ils se rendent souvent, si c'est la même chez vous n’hésitez pas à utiliser le visuel je l'ai posté en taille maximale (normalement ça passe en A6) <a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/leavenotrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#leavenotrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/cairn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cairn</a>

grechawRunning on private land is... different.<a href="https://sfba.social/tags/running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#running</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/sonomacounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sonomacounty</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/bicycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bicycle</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/leavenotrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#leavenotrace</a>

JaakkoI tend to find less trash in Norwegian nature than in Finnish nature, but it can still be found there too. This pile was in the ruins of a building near an open wilderness hut called Oksvannskoia. There was so much of it that I had to leave it behind, as I couldn’t carry all that extra stuff with me—and there was no trash bin at the hut. Needless to say, people should carry their own crap out, and this just makes me so angry. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/trash?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trash</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/norwegiannature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#norwegiannature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/finnishnature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#finnishnature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/wildernesshut?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wildernesshut</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ruins?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ruins</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/leavenotrace?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#leavenotrace</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/environment?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#environment</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/hiking?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hiking</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/roskaluontokuvat?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#roskaluontokuvat</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/sonyalpha?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sonyalpha</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/nature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/fjell?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fjell</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/mountains?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mountains</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/adventure?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#adventure</a>

The Next SummitWhat’s the wildest thing you’ve ever packed out to follow Leave No Trace? <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hiking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Hiking</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a>

DoomsdaysCWMore of this, please...!‘<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Rewilding</a>’ the schoolyard — District, land trust make space for outdoor learningby ERIC WELCH, January 31, 2025 1:00 AMKOOTENAI — "Six months ago, a small piece of school-owned property beside Kootenai Elementary [in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Idaho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Idaho</a>] was contributing little to the students next door."A combination of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/woods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woods</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wetlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wetlands</a>, the area was appealing to educators aiming to expand the school’s outdoor education opportunities, but teachers were discouraged from using it because of persistent marshiness that made it impossible to visit without tracking mud throughout the school’s halls and classrooms. "In July, nonprofit <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KaniksuLandTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KaniksuLandTrust</a> set out to change that. Since then, the organization has replaced the area’s primitive dirt trails with gravel paths, installed several culverts and a small footbridge to help students traverse the area, and created six unique outdoor classrooms designed to facilitate a variety of lesson types."'Just like our teachers need classrooms, outdoor educators need a classroom, too, and playgrounds are quite uninspiring spaces for outdoor education,' said Katie Cox, KLT executive director. 'The idea is really, ‘How much nature can we bring to the schools?'"The 10-acre parcel is home to a surprisingly diverse collection of plants and features, and includes an aspen grove, a white pine forest and an area that was once home to a small orchard that still contains productive apple trees. "A natural hill facilitates sledding and a 'boulder hop' circuit is designed to act as a homemade alternative to traditional playground structures. "'It’s a fun space for the kids to get their wigglies out,' Cox said. "Anita Palmer, Kootenai’s art and outdoor education specialist, is a primary user of the area. Palmer teaches lessons outside when possible and aims to help students become responsible users of the land by teaching them the '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a>' principles. "'They’re just happier outside. More engaged,' Palmer said. 'They definitely have more energy.'"Because Palmer splits time between outdoor education and art, she also makes use of the area and its resources when helping students practice creative expression. "This year, students in Palmer’s class have created pinecone bird feeders, traced leaves by placing them under a page and rubbing it with a crayon, and made mandala patterns in the woods using natural materials like stones and pine needles. "In addition to outdoor education, Cox hopes instructors of core courses can also utilize the space to enhance their curriculum. "'If teachers want to pull the kids out in order to use nature to teach math or use nature for reading time, there's space for them to do that,' Cox said. 'It can be as simple as sectioning off a space and saying, ‘How many willow trees are planted in this space? Count them and measure the longest branch with a tape measure and collect the data.' "Elizabeth Sims, a beacon teacher at Kootenai who instructs students who struggle with behavior how to cooperate with peers and adults, uses the space to allow students to stretch their legs in a comforting environment. "'The gym can be very overstimulating,' Sims said. 'It’s very calming being out in nature,' she added. 'Even the kids that are more high-behavior just seem more grounded out there.' "With the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Kootenai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Kootenai</a> property transformed, Cox and KLT are now turning their attention toward a pair of spaces they hope to similarly improve on the grounds of Farmin Stidwell and Washington elementary schools."Read more: <a href="https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/jan/31/rewilding-the-schoolyard/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/jan/31/rewilding-the-schoolyard/</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NatureBasedEducation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NatureBasedEducation</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NatureBasedLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NatureBasedLearning</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MoreGreenTime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MoreGreenTime</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LessScreenTime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LessScreenTime</a>

woollypigs2024 was a bumpy ride. In no particular order; lost a friend to cancer, sudden loss of my mum, rescued a dog in Spain, said goodbye to our soul dog of 11 years, rescued a dog in Ireland, saw the fascist win way to many elections and seats around the world, wars that goes killing innocent people, rich people getting filthy rich and that the most of public, politicians and the MSM really don't give a shite about the destruction of the rock call home.In other news I've started to run mid January and joined The Green Runners. I clocked up 716 miles in a year, mental to think the most "running" I've done before was to get to the ice cream vans first.Next year I hope I can get to do some longer runs with the mutts as they should be old enough. Sadly I can't help with cancer or stopping the wars. But I hope that I can convince more people to not leave a trace while out in the outdoor, and re-use/cycle/pair more along with buying less from the other side of the planet.Take care of yourself and see you in 2025.<a href="https://sudomakecake.ddns.net/tags/Running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Running</a> <a href="https://sudomakecake.ddns.net/tags/RunnersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RunnersOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://sudomakecake.ddns.net/tags/RunningWithDogs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RunningWithDogs</a> #2024 #2025 <a href="https://sudomakecake.ddns.net/tags/TheGreenRunners" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TheGreenRunners</a> <a href="https://sudomakecake.ddns.net/tags/Environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Environment</a> <a href="https://sudomakecake.ddns.net/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a>

JacquettaUse of facilitiesI’ve seen some spectacularly inconsiderate usage of communal facilities.The RV that parked alongside the only picnic table. For days.The male car camper who made his camp at the tiny undercover picnic area next to a children’s playground, left his breakfast items on the table, and didn’t move. For days. When I went back a few weeks later the community had erected a ‘no camping sign’. They shouldn’t have been forced to.By all means, enjoy a meal at a sheltered table but leave that table clean and tidy and move elsewhere after you’ve eaten. The same applies for barbecue facilities. Barbecues will always require cleaning before you use them but don’t leave them dirty thinking that the next person will have to clean them anyway.Treat all toilets as septic/composting in the first instance. Always assume they aren’t plumbed into a suburban-like sewerage system. Use the smallest amount of toilet paper. Never, ever, put wipes down a toilet or sanitary items. Leave the toilets clean and tidy and flush with the seat down (and leave the seat down). Wildlife loves a toilet bowl. Leave the sink clean if there is one. Don’t wash your dishes in a public toilet sink and leave a greasy mess with food scraps for the next camper. Would you lick a toilet seat?Use a dump point for your chemical toilet and don’t be the arsehole that dumps it in the scrub at a campground.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>14/14

JacquettaKidsIt’s important for kids to go camping. They’ll develop a skill set that will last their entire lives. I was introduced to the outdoors at a young age and I was taught survival skills in my first decade of life. Those skills have carried me through my solo travelling life and have made the transition to homelessness straightforward.If you have been made homeless with your kids, use this crisis as their opportunity. I met a single mum and her five kids. She had taught her kids to be responsible for their own sleeping areas and had set them tasks. They were all resilient, self-reliant, and resourceful and had developed self-worth and a sense of purpose. They refused to be miserable victims. And they did not require a generator to power a television or their devices. They had a solar set up for small devices and the kids enjoyed life outside.Kids should be running around and having fun but just make sure they don’t impact other campers by running through their campsite. If you have a big brood of kids, find a location away from others. Teach your kids camping etiquette and you might find they develop a ‘village’. A lot of travellers have kids and grandkids and may delight in seeing children camping and may even want to teach them a thing or two.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>13/14<a href="https://www.bcf.com.au/be-a-bcfing-expert/camping/tips/camping-with-kids-top-tips.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.bcf.com.au/be-a-bcfing-expert/camping/tips/camping-with-kids-top-tips.html</a>

JacquettaAnimalsIrresponsible pet owners are why responsible pet owners cannot have nice things.It’s becoming harder to find campgrounds that accept animals. Don’t blame the site. Blame the arseholes that lost the rest of us the privilege. Be mindful that pet-friendly campgrounds will be jam packed full of pets. Never assume a campsite is pet-free and always ensure your animal does not interact with another animal unless their owner gives their permission freely and not under duress.Interacting with a responsible dog owner and their pet is a joy. Responsible dog owners walk their animals on-lead, do not visit other campsites uninvited, and do not allow their dogs to harass other campers. Responsible dog owners pick up after their dog and exercise their dog off-lead at appropriate places. Responsible dog owners have full control of their animals at all times and don’t leave their animals to bark.Responsible pet owners do not sneak their animals into areas that prohibit them.Responsible cat owners contain their cats, exercise them under supervision, and never allow their cats to roam and harass other campers. Responsible cat owners have their cats sterilised, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated monthly for all forms of worms, fleas and ticks.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/HouselessCats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HouselessCats</a>12/14<a href="https://rvlife.com/camping-with-pets-etiquette/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://rvlife.com/camping-with-pets-etiquette/</a>

JacquettaPrivacyRespect the right of people to find peace in the great outdoors. Give them the room and the quiet to breathe.People gravitate to free and donation camping to avoid being packed in like sardines. Head for established campsites at these places but, if there are plenty to choose from, don’t choose a site next to someone. Camp away from them. If you can, establish your campsite in a way that you do not have an uninterrupted view of someone else’s.Acknowledge your fellow campers with a friendly wave and greeting but do not monopolise their time. If you have to approach another camper’s site, call out to them but stop a respectful distance from their site. Give them time to come out to see you. Never, ever, wander into a single woman’s campsite without prior permission. And, it is not consent if it is given under duress. Be polite and accepting if they fob you off. If you would like a chat with a single woman, meet them in neutral territory for a quick yarn and, if you’d like the chat to continue, invite them over to yours. <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>11/14

JacquettaLighting your campsiteThe night sky is beautiful when you are camping away from the light pollution of suburbia. Dark sky reserves are stupendous on a clear crisp night. Sit back and enjoy it.There are a lot of LED lighting systems marketed at campers. Don’t be suckered in to buying them so that you can illuminate your campsite like a football stadium. Use a headlamp sparingly on the lowest setting possible (I use mine on red lighting). Be mindful that when you wander around your campsite with your headlamp on ‘high beam’ that you could be shining a light through someone else’s tent and potentially waking them.You’ll also deter the wildlife. Want to see something cute? Turn off all the lights.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>10/14<a href="https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/TIKKA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/TIKKA</a>

JacquettaNoiseNoise travels a surprising distance. Keep noise down to a minimum at night and in the early morning. Don’t slam your car or boot doors closed. Small RV’s with a side door are known as ‘whizz bangs’ for the loud noise they make every time their occupants enter and exit their vehicles. I quietly close my doors as far as possible and then nudge them shut with my bum.Allow others to enjoy nature’s symphony. I can carbon date a campsite on their music playlist. Loud music destroys the ambience of being in the great outdoors. I do have a small Bluetooth speaker that I use (it’s safer than headphones) but I keep the volume down. Turn yours on and do a lap of your campsite to assess the impact. If you need to make a phone call sit in the car with the windows up. I’ve heard some very intimate conversations word for word from people who had to be unaware they were the evening’s entertainment. Generators are universally hated. They are loud and they stink. While they were considered a necessary addition in the past to power an off-grid set up, solar systems are now efficient and affordable. Don’t be the arsehole that runs their generator all night. If you absolutely must run a generator, do it for a short period of time in daylight hours, don’t set it up near a tent, and ingratiate yourself with your neighbours. Set up in a spot as far away as possible from everyone else but be mindful how far your generator noise will travel.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>9/14

JacquettaBe considerate of Your Hosts and Other VisitorsDon’t be an arsehole. It’s that simple.Living in a free or donation camp can be hard. You are in the midst of humanity and privacy is almost non-existent. Finding somewhere peaceful is always a challenge.Minimise your impact on others. This part of the thread is extensive as a lack of camping etiquette is a real problem at the moment. I’ll be covering:⛺ Noise ⛺ Lighting your campsite ⛺ Privacy ⛺ Animals ⛺ Kids ⛺ Use of facilitiesI’ve already covered campfires.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>8/14<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-01/camping-etiquette-the-dos-and-donts-of-camping/8226026" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-01/camping-etiquette-the-dos-and-donts-of-camping/8226026</a>

JacquettaRespect wildlifeImagine having a complete stranger invite themselves into your bedroom for a wild party where they destroy your bedding and leave you with an uninhabitable mess.Don’t do this to our wildlife. Interacting with our wildlife is a joy outdoors and is a tremendous stress reliever. They deserve our kindness. In a nutshell, 🦘 Don’t feed ‘em 🦘 Don’t disturb ‘emAnimals can become fearless and aggressive if fed and human food is inappropriate. I recently visited a national park and was greeted by very bold brush turkeys that would get into everything the minute your back was turned. One tried to make off with my pot scourer. Keep your campsite tidy and don’t leave anything out that will attract wildlife. Enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance. I have a pair of binoculars. I’ll chat to anything bold that decides to pay a visit but I will not reach out to them or try to touch them. If they get a little too cheeky, I’ll shoo them quietly away. Avoid making a lot of noise and illuminating your campsite like a football stadium.If you have an animal, keep them in check. Don’t allow them to harass the wildlife or destroy their habitat. And, always pick up after your pet. If you don’t like the existing wildlife then think about moving on. Water rats are common along the River Murray. Check your engine bay daily for signs of nesting and keep your campsite scrupulously clean. I had problems with ‘Reg the Rat’ for a day or two until I did a thorough clean up of the surrounding area (other camper’s mess) and then Reg legged it for better pastures and bounty. Do not scatter Ratsak around and leave it for other campers (and their dogs) to find.<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/EatingMyRent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EatingMyRent</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/LeaveNoTrace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeaveNoTrace</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Camping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/Homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homelessness</a>7/14

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