Our habitat welfare section is for groups and individuals concerned about the welfare of wildlife in their community and around the world.
The suggested requirements are designed to make the program fun, as well as educational and rewarding. Following along with the requirements will prepare the participant to complete the final service project.
All level requirements are flexible so you decide what works best for your group.
Wildlife Helper Patch Program®
At the “Helping Hands” level, children will learn how they can help wildlife in their area.
Requirement 1: Make It!
Do an art or craft activity to get excited about doing a wildlife service project.
Requirement 2: Learn It!
Watch the video to learn about wild animals.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested age-appropriate service projects for helping local wildlife.
Requirement 4: Earn it!
Receive the Wildlife Helper Patch.
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Wildlife Helper Badge in a Bag®
You might be interested in our Wildlife Helper Badge in a Bag® kit.
Kit includes activities for all requirements as well as the embroidered Wildlife Helper patch.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Habitat Clean Up Patch Program®
At the “Friend” level, children will learn how to improve conditions for local wildlife.
Requirement 1: Learn It!
Learn what a habitat is and find out what kind of wildlife lives near you.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit a local animal habitat. Think about what you can do to help clean it up.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested habitat cleanup projects.
Requirement 4: Review It!
Review your project. There is also an optional review worksheet is provided for younger achievers.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Habitat Protector Patch Program®
At the “Volunteer” level, you will learn how to plan for volunteering to help local wildlife.
Optional word search download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Learn about the major threats to animal habitats and think about what you can do to help.
Requirement 2: See It!
Learn about and observe wildlife by taking an educational trip.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Make a commitment to protect and support animal habitats by choosing and completing one of the suggested service projects.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Animal Habitat Advocate Patch Program®
At the “Advocate” level you will learn to effectively advocate for the welfare of wildlife.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the provided links to learn about the challenges facing animal habitats and what we can do to help them.
Requirement 2: Do It!
Plan and complete one of the suggested advocacy programs to help wildlife.
Requirement 3: Review It!
Review your experience advocating for wildlife and also thank those who helped.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Animal Habitat Delegate Pin Program
At the “Delegate” Level, you will learn to organize and lead an animal habitat service project.
Requirement 1: Choose It!
Use the provided links to choose a topic for your habitat action project.
Requirement 2: Plan It!
Learn how to plan and organize your action project. That also includes fundraising and outreach.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Join in during your project to supervise and provide assistance at all levels. Don’t forget to thank the volunteers, organizations and also all the mentors that helped you complete your project!
This pin and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
All Sections in our Animal Welfare Interest Area:
