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Additional Youth Awards -
Conservation Good Turn
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The Conservation Good Turn is an
opportunity for Cub Scout packs to join with conservation or environmental
organization (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation
Good Turn in their home communities. The Scouting unit contacts a conservation
agency and offers to carry out a Good Turn project. The agency identifies a
worthwhile and needed project that the unit can accomplish. Working together in
the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the
date, time, and location for carrying out the project. |
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Conservation Good Turn Award |
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Since 1910, conservation has been an integral part
of the program of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA has been a positive force
in conservation and environmental efforts. Scouts have rendered distinguished
public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and
water. Past generations of Scouts have been widely recognized for undertaking
conservation Good Turn action projects in their local communities.
Cub Scouting conservation, projects should involve the entire Cub Scout pack,
each den, adult 'leaders, and family members. Hands-on projects help Cub Scouts
and Webelos Scouts realize that everyone can do things to care for the
environment. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts participating in the Conservation
Good Turn can also meet some advancement requirements. Suggested projects
include, but are not limited to:
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Plant grasses, trees, shrubs, and ground cover to
stop soil erosion.
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As a den or pack, adopt a park. Remove litter and
garbage from a favorite neighborhood recreation area or park.
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Organize or participate in a recycling program in
your neighborhood, or visit a recycling center.
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Arrange a natural resources awareness program.
Invite natural resource professionals such as wildlife biologists, soil
conservationists, foresters, or conservation officers to speak to your pack.
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Participate in a beach or waterfront cleanup. Record
the items collected and determine the possible harmful effects to wildlife. With
youth participation, develop a plan to educate the public about the dangers
posed to wildlife.
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From a local, state, or national organization that
is concerned about environmental protection, obtain suggestions for den and pack
projects to improve the environment.
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As a den or pack, visit a public utility to learn
about the wise use of resources, and become involved in programs offered by
utilities to help consumers conserve resources.
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Contact the camp ranger or BSA local council
property superintendent for information about camp needs and plans. Establish a
nature trail, plant vegetation, or carry out other needed projects as requested
by the camp ranger.
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