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From a Cub Scout’s first hike in a local park to the thrill of our High Adventure bases, from our backyard to the backcountry, our outdoor ethics guide us to be responsible outdoor citizens — protecting our natural world for generations to come and being considerate of other visitors. Scouting has a long, proud tradition of conservation service to the nation. How do we maintain our outdoor ethics and preserve that tradition? By heeding the challenge in the Outdoor Code:
As an American, I will do my best to—
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation-minded.
Building upon this foundation, the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and Leave No Trace as part of their programs. At the Scouts BSA level, youth are encouraged to take leadership positions in encouraging proper outdoor ethics using the principles of Leave No Trace. Many Venturing crews have similarly adapted Leave No Trace principles to guide their outdoor recreation activities. Through the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace, we can take responsibility for our own impacts. We can provide leadership to those around us to reduce their impacts by making good choices. Together, we can preserve and conserve our rich environmental heritage.
Resources: https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/outdoor-ethics/resources/
Conservation Award Information:
Conservation Award Information:
World Conservation Award (Individual scout - Panda Patch)
Conservation Good Turn Award (Unit Level)
BSA Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action Awards
National Outdoor Conservation Award Badge
Pentagon center badge with earned "rockers" for 5 of 6 segments
Riding, Hiking, Camping, Aquatics, Adventure, Conservation
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/noa/
BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award
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