Our conservation section is for groups and individuals concerned about conserving energy and resources.
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.
Turn It Off Helper Patch Program®
At the “Helping Hands” level children will learn how they can help save energy around the house.
Requirement 1: Make It!
Do an art or craft activity to get excited about doing a “turn it off” project.
Requirement 2: Learn It!
Watch the video to learn about the importance of turning off lights.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested age-appropriate service projects for helping save energy around the house.
Requirement 4: Earn it!
Receive the Turn It Off Helper Patch.
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Turn It Off Helper Badge in a Bag®
You might be interested in our Turn It Off Helper Badge in a Bag® kit.
Kit includes activities for all requirements and the embroidered Turn It Off Helper patch.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Reduce Reuse Patch Program®
At the “Friend” level children will learn how reduce waste and reuse old items.
Optional coloring page download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Learn It!
Learn how packaging and other waste can harm the environment, and ways to cut down on how much you throw out.
Requirement 2: Sell It!
Visit a store that sells second-hand items and think about how they can be reused.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested reduce reuse 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.
Conservation Supporter Patch Program®
At the “Volunteer” level you will learn how to plan for a conservation project.
Optional word search download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Learn about carbon footprints and how they affect the environment.
Requirement 2: See It!
Use our worksheet to figure out your carbon footprint and think about ways to reduce it.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Make a commitment to reduce your carbon footprint using our Carbon Footprint Challenge worksheet.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Conservation Advocate Patch Program®
At the “Advocate” level you will learn how to effectively advocate for conservation.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the provided links to learn why conserving resources is so important and ways to do it.
Requirement 2: Do It!
Plan and complete one of the suggested advocacy programs to help advocate for conservation.
Requirement 3: Review It!
Review your experience advocating for conservation and thank those who helped.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Conservation Delegate Pin Program
At the “Delegate” Level you will learn to organize and lead a conservation service project.
Requirement 1: Choose It!
Use the provided links to choose a topic for your conservation 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:
