Every day, more people head outside — and without guidance, that can mean more damage. But with just $1.37 a day, you can fund the training of a new outdoor educator who will teach thousands to enjoy nature responsibly.
Your gift doesn’t just react to harm — it prevents it, by spreading Leave No Trace education where it’s needed most. Because the best way to protect our wild places is to equip people to do it right the first time.
Are you a Community Partner, or interested in becoming one? Contact our Community Partner liaison.
A membership to Leave No Trace comes with benefits beyond the mission too! Receive exclusive discounts to 20+ outdoor gear brands, get the best ways to practice Leave No Trace delivered to your inbox, and you can choose a special gift when you give $50 or more or join as a monthly sustainer!
Leave No Trace’s education and programming efforts are grounded in science and research, and your donation, no matter the size, directly supports these efforts, plus more. Here are a few examples of the significant achievements made possible by our members:
In 2024, over 1,942 volunteer hours were contributed by 3,866 community members, making our newest Spotlight rehabilitation projects a nationwide success at free of cost to selected sites.
Through Leave No Trace’s innovative Training For All initiative, over 1 million individuals worldwide have already completed free online courses, with more inclusive course offerings underway.
We work with an ever growing team of scientists from around the world as part of our 5-Year Research Agenda (2023 – 2028) and grant program to fund Leave No Trace-specific science.
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN # 84-1303335) and is a four-star charity on Charity Navigator. This means that when you give to Leave No Trace, you are supporting an organization that is “more financially healthy, accountable, and transparent.”
$0.83 of every dollar you donate directly supports Leave No Trace solutions by funding research, educational programs, and restoration projects nationwide.
All donations are considered membership contributions, providing direct support for Leave No Trace solutions that put the outdoors on the path to a healthy and sustainable future.
For every dollar given to Leave No Trace, $0.83 goes directly towards providing cutting-edge, research-based critical education and programs for people in all outdoor environments. The remainder goes towards general administration needs and fundraising to ensure resources are always available to support the Leave No Trace mission.
Memberships start at just $5, with several other options available to support the mission.
There are two types of memberships — annual and monthly memberships.
Annual memberships begin on the date of your contribution and expire one year after your contribution is made.
Monthly Memberships last until they are canceled by the member, which can be done at any time by contacting [email protected].
A membership to Leave No Trace comes with a variety of benefits from deals on your favorite outdoor brands to a subscription to Leave No Trace emails. Plus, receive exclusive Leave No Trace swag and a special gift when you give $50 or more or join as a monthly sustainer at any amount. See a full listing of member benefits here.
If you are already a member, you can access your member benefits by visiting the Member Resources page. You will need the password that was emailed to you when you joined or renewed your membership. If you have any trouble logging in contact [email protected].
Yes, your gift — whether it is a membership or donation — is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, minus any gifts or services that you receive in exchange.
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN # 84-1303335).
Businesses and organizations looking to support Leave No Trace can learn more about becoming a community or corporate partner here.
To qualify for the Subaru VIP Program, you must be a member at the $10+ level for a full year before requesting a VIP form. You can also join as a member at the $50+ level or maintain a monthly membership of $5+ to be eligible for the program within 6 months. If you donate $500+, you can be eligible after 30 days of joining as a member. You can find more detailed information about this process by clicking the link here.
