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  • [ June 1, 2023 ] NFL strength coach earns NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at Americanism Breakfast Alumni
  • [ June 1, 2023 ] BSA reinforces commitment to safety during National Annual Meeting’s general session App Feed - For Leaders
  • [ June 1, 2023 ] Four volunteers receive 2023 Silver World Award for international service to Scouting App Feed - Famous Scouts
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Sustainability

Scouts explore the Sustainability Treehouse
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Sustainability is a way of life at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

April 17, 2023 0

The four core values of SBR are adventure, service, sustainability and leadership. And they definitely take the sustainability part seriously.

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Philmont ROCS: An environmentally focused 21-day backcountry adventure

April 12, 2023 1

There are epic Philmont adventures, and then there are EPIC PHILMONT ADVENTURES like the Roving Outdoor Conservation School (ROCS), which lasts a whopping 21 days.

Northern Tier Forest Corps participants
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Northern Tier Forest Corps: Where conservation meets adventure

April 6, 2023 0

There’s a trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area between Back Bay and Pipestone Bay that had become unusable. Enter the Northern Tier Forest Corps, one of several conservation-focused programs offered by the Northern Tier High Adventure Program.

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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.

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This Saturday, do a Conservation Good Turn by participating in Earth Hour

March 22, 2023 0

As we approach Earth Day, consider participating in Earth Hour, when every person on Earth is asked to turn off the lights in their homes for one hour.

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Let’s get some BSA representation (ages 15-29) on the UN’s Young Leaders initiative

March 11, 2022 0

Every two years, a class of young people (ages 15 to 29) is selected for the UN’s Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative. Apply by March 31.

App Feed

Troop goes green with trailer — and saves some green, too

October 12, 2021 3

How did Troop 14 solve two costly, time-consuming problems? They used solar panels. 

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.

Camping

How to be a zero-waste Scout troop

June 9, 2021 8

Here’s one for troops that are up for a true challenge: Consider taking steps toward becoming a zero-waste Scout troop.

Awards

Scouts can help protect the environment by earning the new Environmental Protection Agency award

January 19, 2021 18

The BSA and EPA signed a memorandum of understanding to create a special award, encouraging those in the Scouts BSA program to strive to protect the environment.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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