Click on the dates for information about the next Aklan District Conservation Projects scheduled on October 12, 2002 on Mt. Diablo and Earth Day, April 19, 2003.
Click here for information on the BSA Conservation Good Turn.
Click here for a copy of the BSA Conservation Good Turn certificate.
World Conservation Award
(adapted from the Cub Scout Leaders book and the Boy Scout handbook, please check your books to make sure the information is up to date)
Scouts who have particpated in either a den or pack or troop conservation project (yes, the Aklan District Conservation projects count), and have completed certain requirements can earn the World Conservation Award. This is an international award. Boy Scouts who wish to pursue a more challenging adventure might want to consider the Hornaday award. There is a fabulous website that further explains the Hornaday award, created by Doug Newsom of the Sam Houston Council, who is himself a Hornaday recipient, that at www.hornadayaward.net.
REQUIREMENTS:
Wolf Cubs need to complete Wolf Achievement 7 (your living world). Also complete all elective projects in two of the following: elective 13 (Birds), elective 15 (Grow something), or elective 19 (Fishing) + take part in a pack/den conservation project.
Bear Cubs need to complete Bear Achievement 5 (sharing your world with wildlife) and complete all elective projects in two of the following: elective 2 (weather), elective 12 (nature crafts), or elective 15 (water and soil conservation) + take part in a pack/den conservation project.
Webelos Scouts need to earn the Forester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman activitiy badges + take part in a pack/den conservation project.
Boy Scouts need to earn the Environmental Science, Citizenship in the World, and either Soil and Water Conservation or Fish and Wildlife management merit badges.
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last updated 12/29/02