Conservation and the Boy Scouts of America have been partners for a long time. Camping, hiking, and respect for the outdoors are a part of the Scouting heritage. Many of the requirements for advancement from Tenderfoot through the Eagle Scout rank call for an increasing awareness and understanding of the natural sciences. Many former Scouts have become leaders in conserving our environment and protecting it from abuse. Right now, Scouts are involved in learning about environmental problems and actively working to make a difference.
"To Educate, Involve, and Energize Youth in Conservation through Scouting."
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is offering online nature events over the next month, go give them look! Here
Each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to Noon, at its water reclamation plants, the MWRD will give away free potted saplings through its Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree (RTC) program. The saplings are about 18 inches tall and are potted in the MWRD’s EQ Compost, a sustainable soil amendment recovered from the water reclamation process. The program kicks April 14, 2021 and ends in October. To learn more, visit mwrd.org/treesrestore-canopy or email public.affairs@mwrd.org.
If you looking to do an Eagle Project with the Cook County Forest Preserve please contact Joe Swano at joe.swano@cookcountyil.gov
Click Here for a full list of BSA Outdoor Awards
Outdoor ethics are a way to think about and act towards the environment. Things like the Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace, and Tread Lighty help Scouts and Scouters minimize their impact on the environment by giving basic guidelines while being active in the outdoors. To learn more click the links below
Outdoor Code
Leave No Trace
Tread Lightly!
Outdoor Ethics Events and Training
Today with your help, the Boy Scouts of America will continue to motivate young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime. Your gift will ensure that over 20,000 youth will have the opportunity to experience all that Scouting has to offer.
In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Scout me in!
Chicago Center for Scouting
106 N. Aberdeen St., Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-8800
Arlington Heights Center for Scouting
617 E. Golf Road Suite 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(312) 421-8800
La Grange Center for Scouting
811 W. Hillgrove Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(312) 421-8800
Robert J. Welsh Center for Scouting
8751 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(312) 421-8800
Camp Frank S. Betz
3858 E Snow Rd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Owasippe Scout Reservation
9900 Russell Rd
Twin Lake, MI 49457
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