Tuesday, February 2, 2021
February 2 is World Wetlands Day every year. This is a day to raise awareness of the importance of preserving wetlands. This day is an opportunity to encourage Scouts to participate in conservation efforts.
Visit the World Wetlands Day website to learn why wetlands are important to the future of humanity and to our planet.
Here are some related achievements and ideas:
BSA Hornaday Award Program – Introduction
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Cub Scout World Conservation Award: Helps and Ideas
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Bird Study Merit Badge Helps and Documents
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Wolf Spirit of the Water Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
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Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge Helps and Documents
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Ecology Ranger Elective Helps and Documents
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Venturing World Conservation Award: Helps and Ideas
Venturers working on the World Conservation Award learn to "think globally" and "act locally" while exploring the impact of humans on the environment. To earn this award, Venturers must complete the Ecology elective for the Ranger award, learn more about how events and conditions impact the environment, and teach others about the inter-connectivity between humans and the natural world.
Splash! Scouts BSA Nova Award (Science) Helps and Documents
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