The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people of all ages how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, and is the most widely accepted outdoor ethics program used on public lands. Through relevant and targeted education, research and outreach, the Center ensures the long-term health of our natural world. In its simplest form, Leave No Trace is about making good decisions to protect the world around you-the world we all enjoy.

The Center actively works with businesses and organizations that hold education and community as core values. Because the Grand Trunk team wants to help to keep the great outdoors great, we partner with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

You can help to preserve your outdoor experience by choosing to donate to Leave No Trace when you make a purchase on our website! Five percent of your purchase will go to the Center. Make sure you Leave No Trace today!

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North Avenue Beach  -  Backyard Session Clean-up    

Wednesday May 23^rd

1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

12pm – 4pm

Grand Trunk is working with partner,  Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and local groups  to clean up North Avenue Beach in Chicago, IL while providing onsite Leave No Trace education.

North Avenue Beach/Lincoln Park is considered one of Chicago’s premier beaches. The beach, which features a biking and running path as well as extensive volleyball options and attracts large numbers on weekends and weeknights. Issues such as litter, crowding, and waste disposal are becoming a noticeable issue as more users recreate.

In Chicago?  Join us!

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In addition to our facebook promotion, we are sponoring the organization’s Bigfoot Challenge.   There are some cool ways to enter the challenge and win some free GT gear.  Check it out!

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