April, one of our ClassB representatives, has spent a lot of time in the Conservation area at the Jamboree. Earlier we posted a great story she wrote about the “Leave No Trace” program. Today, she learned about another great program that the Scouts can participate in called Conservation Good Turn.
Here are some more great pictures from the Jamboree along with what April has learned about Conservation Good Turn.
Conservation Good Turn
Another popular conservation program is called Conservation Good Turn. This program not only allows Scouts of all ages and populations to help conserve our planet’s natural resources, it also allows them to help spread the word to their local communities. Here’s how it works.
The Scouting Unit locates and contacts a local Environmental or Conservation Agency. They let the agency know that they want to carry out a “Good Turn” project. The agency then finds a local project that the Scouts can do.
Working together, they set up all the details and complete the project.
These local agencies usually have a long list of projects for those wishing to perform a “Good Turn.” Some examples include:
- Organizing a Recycling program for the local community
- Create a Natural Resource Conservation Awareness Program for the local community
- Plant trees, grass, plants and shrubs to help prevent soil erosion
- Arrange a beach or lakeside cleanup to support the natural wildlife
- Adopt a park, road or highway to keep clean and free of litter
The Scouts are always finding new ways (and continuing with the documented, proven ways) to help conserve energy, forests, soil, water, fish and wildlife.
There is even an awards program for individual Scouts, teams and/or adults who have contributed to conservation efforts and have met specific goals and requirements for the awards.
The idea of conservation is alive and well all over the Jamboree grounds. You can see it everywhere – and it’s contagious. Hopefully one day, the entire world will see, understand and participate in conserving our natural resources and our lands.
What The Future Holds
More needs to be done and more people need to be doing it. If we want to conserve our natural resources for future generations, then conservation efforts and education need to be stepped up.
ClassB is a strong advocate for Recycling and Conserving our resources. Our Eco-T program is thriving and, 6 months ago, we started a new paper recycling campaign that has also been a complete success so far.
We even brought in a Greenfiber recycling dumpster and encourage local residents and businesses to help us recycle. And inside our building, our employees have made it a personal mission to recycle every possible item they can.
We are also involved in a tree planting project to help rebuild the habitats at Scout camps across the country that have been damaged by hurricanes and wildfires.
Have you ever done a Conservation “Good Turn” or know somebody who has? Are you doing your part to help conserve our natural resources? We want to hear about it. Leave a comment below and let us know all about it!
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