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From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link: Cub Scouts: Global Conservation Activity Badge

Cub Scouts must carry out these projects as a member of a group of Cub Scouts and not alone.

This group may be a Six or other small group.

1. While you are working on this Badge with your group:

   1. find some examples showing how people have damaged the environment and other examples showing how people have conserved the environment

   2. find examples of where the Countryside Code is being broken and what has happened as a result.

2. Take part as a group in two projects, such as:

   1. clearing a ditch, pond or creek

   2. making, setting up and maintaining a bird feeder, bird table, bird nesting box or bird bath

   3. looking after a piece of land or a garden

   4. tidying up a piece of wasteland

   5. taking part in an anti-litter campaign

   6. planting a tree or shrub

   7. looking after a compost bin.

3. Choose one from the following:

   1. make a display to inform others about an animal, bird, plant, fish, etc. which is in danger of extinction

   2. organise a 'save it' campaign to encourage others to conserve energy, e.g. home insulation, fuel efficient engines, etc.

   3. take part in or start a recycling scheme, e.g. bottles, cans, waste paper

   4. visit a forest, wood or campsite and take part in a project on tree conservation. With expert help, find out how trees can be cared for

Notes

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.

co2balance have produced a free on-line resource for Leaders and Young people to help achieve this badge.