Our clean earth section is for groups and individuals who are concerned about the health of our planet.
The suggested requirements are designed to make the program fun, educational and rewarding. Following along with the requirements will prepare the participant to complete the final service project.
All level requirements are flexible. You decide what works best for your group.
Clean Earth Helper Patch Program®
At the “Helping Hands” level children will learn how they can help keep the earth clean.
Requirement 1: Make It!
Do an art or craft activity to get excited about doing a clean earth project.
Requirement 2: Learn It!
Watch the video to learn why littering is bad for the earth.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested age-appropriate service projects for helping keep the earth clean.
Requirement 4: Earn it!
Receive the Clean Earth Helper Patch.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
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Clean Earth Helper Badge in a Bag®
You might be interested in our Clean Earth Helper Badge in a Bag® kit.
Kit includes activities for all requirements and the embroidered Clean Earth Helper patch.
Clean Up Patch Program®
At the “Friend” level children will learn how to plan for volunteering to clean up litter in a public area.
Optional maze download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Learn It!
Learn how litter and trash harms the environment.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit a public area and think about what you can do to help clean it up.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested litter cleanup projects.
Requirement 4: Review It!
Review your project. Optional review worksheet is provided for younger achievers.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Pollution Prevention Patch Program®
At the “Volunteer” level you will learn how to plan for volunteering to prevent littering in your community.
Optional word search download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Find out which nearby areas have the most litter and are in need of cleaning.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit one of these littered areas and think about how you can improve it.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Make a commitment to protect and improve your community by choosing and completing one of the suggested service projects.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Clean Earth Advocate Patch Program®
At the “Advocate” level you will learn to effectively advocate for a cleaner earth.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the provided links to learn about pollution and ways you can prevent littering or clean up polluted areas.
Requirement 2: Do It!
Plan and complete one of the suggested advocacy programs to help keep the earth clean.
Requirement 3: Review It!
Review your experience advocating for clean earth and thank those who helped.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Clean Earth Delegate Pin Program
At the “Delegate” Level you will learn to organize and lead a clean earth service project.
Requirement 1: Choose It!
Use the provided links to choose a topic for your clean earth action project.
Requirement 2: Plan It!
Learn how to plan and organize your action project including 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 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 Environment Interest Area:
