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Photo: César Hernández.
Friends of the Sea Experience in the Sea Kayaking Leadership Course Text by Claudia Guzmán / Community Engagement Coordinator at Terra Peninsular Photos by César Hernández and Claudia Guzmán This article was translated by Amairani Márquez and Manuel Eduardo Mendoza
NOLS and Terra Peninsular It all began in January 2018 when César, Executive Director of Terra Peninsular, participated in the Sea Kayak Leadership Course. On his return, he spread the 7 principles Leave No Trace and leadership skill with the staff. It was also the beginning of a close collaboration with NOLS Mexico, since we had the opportunity to conduct the first Leave No Trace training course in Baja California at the Punta Mazo Nature Reserve. As a result, we became community partners of Leave No Trace in order to share the philosophy in our communication and events, such as the Bird Festival. Now it was my turn to be part of the class of January 2019. After going through the selection process, I embarked on a sea expedition that taught me important lessons. NOLS is a non-profit educational institution that takes people of all ages to wild expeditions in hard-to-reach areas, where they teach outdoor technical skills, leadership and environmental ethics in some of the wildest places in the world. The mission of the NOLS school is to be the leading educational source in outdoor living techniques and leadership that serves people and protects the environment. More information about NOLS available at www.nols.edu/es/nols-mexico/
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