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App Feed - Outdoors

How to earn the BSA Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Emblem on April 8

January 24, 2024 26

There’s a solar eclipse coming in three months, and it’s going to be special. So special, in fact, that the BSA is offering a Total Eclipse 2024 Emblem to youth members who complete five simple requirements.

An image of recycling materials in shape of recycling symbol
App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Some of the most important research on plastics happening right now has a Scouting connection

January 11, 2024 0

The world has a plastics pollution problem, and one of the more promising solutions is strongly connected to Scouting.

Vivian and Ryan
App Feed - Scouts BSA

Two finalists in this prestigious science competition are Eagle Scouts

May 17, 2023 0

Two of the finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the most esteemed science competitions in the country, are Eagle Scouts.

Sea Base Marine STEM Adventure flag
App Feed - Outdoors

Conservation is built into Sea Base Marine STEM Adventure

March 29, 2023 0

The Marine STEM Adventure at Sea Base isn’t just about science, technology, engineering and math. It’s also about conservation.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout strives to promote disability inclusion in space exploration

March 6, 2023 1

Zach Damon’s passion for advancing the aspirations of people who have disabilities has launched him into a whole other pursuit.

App Feed - For Parents

Eagle Scout researcher turning trash into treasure … and sharing his knowledge with Scouts

December 21, 2022 0

A paper published in Angewandte Chemie, a top chemistry journal, details how this Eagle Scout researcher and his team collected plastic waste from the shores of Catalina Island, treated it with a catalyst and ended up with materials that can be used in pharmaceuticals.

App Feed

Scouts at the Sea Base work to rescue Florida’s coral reefs

February 24, 2022 0

Scouts at the Sea Base have been working on a massive conservation effort in restoring the third largest barrier reef system in the world.

App Feed

Missouri council empowers Scouts to become incredible innovators

February 1, 2022 1

With 3D printers, laser engraving equipment and computer-aided design software and machines at the Sinquefield Invention Lab, Scouts in Missouri’s Great Rivers Council get to make some pretty cool stuff.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout making waves in the battle against zebra mussels in Texas lakes

September 27, 2021 2

Declan Howell set up sampler boxes that track invasive zebra mussels near boating areas in and around Austin, Texas.

Cub Scouting

Find summer fun at local museums, nonprofits

May 4, 2021 1

Check with local museums or nonprofit organizations to see if they are providing anything specific for Scouts.

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