Leave No Trace Spotlights bring together land managers, local organizations, and the public to protect the places we love through community-building, hands-on stewardship, and educational outreach.
Spotlights turn awareness into action, creating lasting connections and collective impact that extend well beyond a single gathering. Selected sites for this FREE program range from national parks and forests, to state or municipal parks, to local nonprofits and organizations.
Spotlights also offer a pathway toward Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation through education and programming that support further Leave No Trace implementation.
2026 Spotlights will be selected and announced on a rolling basis starting in late 2025 and early 2026.
聚焦活动在全国各地的各类自然区域进行。每个地点都会为整个社区提供为期三天的无痕教育和乐趣！
因此，请在您的日程表上做好标记，广而告之，并准备好卷起袖子参与保护工作。我们在那里见！
小麦岭聚光灯 "项目直接教育了 213 名社区成员，其中包括 48 名种植野花的志愿者、72 名学习 "不留下痕迹 "的青少年营员、45 名参加琐事之夜活动的社区成员以及 54 名参加其他外联项目的人员。
红石峡谷聚光灯有 33 名志愿者参与了修复围栏和恢复社会小径的工作。 24 名工作人员和合作伙伴接受了无痕培训。全国公共广播电台全国公共广播电台对该计划的报道覆盖了 4000 多名社区成员。红石峡谷国家公园管理局目前正在努力获得黄金标准遗址称号。
四个当地组织为聚光灯联合行动，19 名利益相关者接受了无痕培训，45 名社区成员参加了无痕琐事之夜，55 名志愿者清除了垃圾并向船民发放了垃圾袋。
Leave No Trace Spotlights build community through connecting land managers, partners, volunteers, and the public around a shared commitment to protecting the places we love.
聚焦计划旨在通过团结社区、联系合作伙伴和激励持续行动，为当地的无痕行动注入活力。这项免费计划为无痕培训、社区外联和志愿者管理提供了机会。被选中的地区将为工作人员、合作伙伴和当地社区提供长达 3 天的无痕实地项目。
Spotlights also offer a pathway toward Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation through education, resources, and programming that inspire continued Leave No Trace implementation.
Before nominating a Spotlight, please read the Host Guide to understand the responsibilities, planning timeline, and commitment required of the host site for a successful Spotlight activation. To nominate a site, you will also need to identify a co-host who will share these responsibilities. Spotlight nominations can come from:
聚焦 "活动的重点是通过多个计划，包括以下每个类别中的 1 或 2 个计划，为社区主导的保护活动造势：
可以！ 虽然参与聚光灯计划不收取任何费用，但主办组织/机构必须了解成功启动聚光灯计划所需的角色、责任和时间承诺。
聚光灯主持人与无痕组织密切合作，策划和推广聚光灯活动。主持人需要参加多个与无痕组织的虚拟规划电话会议，选择项目类型，确保项目的场地和许可，通过多个渠道宣传项目并邀请当地观众，在项目期间担任现场联系人，并处理志愿者项目的现场后勤工作（包括工具、弃权书、指导等）。
可以。虽然可以由一个人牵头策划聚光灯活动，但需要有一名共同主持人，以确保在策划过程中出现意外时有后备联系人。共同主持人可以是同一组织的成员，也可以是其他组织的成员，或者是一名活跃的志愿者。
提名由评审小组审查，评选标准包括但不限于
Successful Spotlights unite community groups and members to rally around protecting our outdoor spaces. The most impactful events engage existing partners and volunteers while also reaching new groups and communities.
Strong participation requires effective promotion. Hosts play a key role in ensuring each program is widely publicized and well-attended. Using multiple channels, including email, newsletters, social media, website calendars, local media, and community networks, is essential
While Leave No Trace provides support and promotional resources, the most successful Spotlights are those where the local host takes an active and lead role in spreading the word, building excitement, and inspiring community involvement.
Leave No Trace staff will notify all sites of their acceptance status on a rolling basis starting in late 2025 and early 2026. Depending on the number of nominations, a second nomination period may be opened in the future for additional Spotlight sites.
Spotlights from this nomination period will take place in 2026. starting in January and going until November. Exact dates will be determined after sites are selected and will depend on the host preferences compared to the availability of the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team and other factors. We suggest holding a 3 day Spotlight activation from Thursday-Saturday to allow both weekday and weekend events.
No, Spotlights are their own unique program. Hot Spots have a more internal focus with multiple stakeholder meetings, intensive information gathering, and a detailed analysis with recommendations on future program implementation and adjustments. Spotlights are more focused on the community with opportunities for outward facing programs to build momentum and inspire local action and involvement. You can find out more about the Hot Spot program here.
At Leave No Trace, we believe communities are the solution to conservation issues. We identified a need to create more opportunities for communities and individuals to be that solution. We want to connect more Leave No Trace champions to local conservation efforts, and provide more communities with support as they tackle challenges facing their outdoor areas. Spotlights also offer a pathway toward Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation through education, resources, and programming that inspire continued Leave No Trace implementation.
