News and Reminders
Scouting America National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Subcommittee
2027 National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Conference
- Feb 18-21, 2027
- Pre-Conference courses - Feb 15-18
- Florida Sea Base
Call for Proposals
Website
Flyer
Teaching Resources
NEW - Teaching Activities & Videos
Sorted by Activity, Advancement Req'ts
or Principle
Sea Scouting
NEW - Outdoor Ethics and Sea Scouting Guide
Developed as an Outdoor Ethics supplement to the Sea Scouts Manual, this Guide is a valuable reference for everyone involved in water activities.
Scouting for Clean Waterways
By participating in Scouting For Clean Waterways, you can help address the critical issue of "Aquatic Trash" and make a positive difference in your communities and beyond.
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Distinguished Conservation Service Award
- DCSA Promotional Video
- Program Information (on Scouting America Website)
- DCSA Advisor Training
(Login to my.scouting.org first, then click this link.) - Toolbox for Council Conservation Committees (scroll down to middle of page)
Virtual Roundtables
Join us for our 2026-2027 Roundtables
September - Coyotes
Wednesday, Sept 9, 7:00pm Central
October - Nature Journaling
Wednesday, Oct 14, 7:00pm Central
More Information & Registration
Archive of past Roundtables
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Courses
We still have several opportunities this fall, and a newly-posted course offered at Sea Base in conjunction with the National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Conference!
Please see our list of upcoming courses.
(Submit your application to Host a Level 2 Instructor course.)
Dan Howells Memorial Fund & Scholarships
This fund honors Dan's lifelong commitment to Leave No Trace and Scouting.
Outdoor Ethics Advocate Tools
Contact Lists- Annual Report
- COEAs - Submit, View and update your Annual Report
- CST Leads - View summary and details for your Councils
- Outdoor Ethics Event Reporting
- COEAs - Would you like an easy way for you and your Instructors to track your OE teaching activities?
Would you like to simplify your Annual Reporting? - Check out our OE Event Reporting.
Upcoming Events (Calendar)
Leave No Trace Skills Course - TX
September 18-20
September 18-20
Pre-Courses - OE&C Conference - Sea Base
February 15-18
February 15-18
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor - IA
September 11-13, October 9-11
September 11-13, October 9-11
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor - MA
September 25-27, October 16-19
September 25-27, October 16-19
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor - Philmont
September 25-30
September 25-30
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor - Summit
October 18-23
October 18-23
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
January 16, January 30, February 15-18
January 16, January 30, February 15-18
Dan Beard Council Leave No Trace Level 1
September 11-12
September 11-12
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor - NH
October 9-10
October 9-10
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor - NH
October 11-12
October 11-12
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor - NJ
November 12-14, 2027
November 12-14, 2027
Add your OE Training Course
Council Outdoor Ethics Advocates are encouraged to submit their council's OE training courses for listing on our training calendars.
Reminders
- Is your Contact Info Up-To-Date?
- If we don't have you listed correctly on your council's OE Contacts webpage, please see this information on how to fix it.
- Course Flyers and Websites
- Let's get it right! Make sure your training promotion materials are up-to-date.
- See our Training Promotion Guidelines page for the most common issues and how to avoid them.
- See our Logos page for easy-to-copy Scouting America Outdoor Ethics, Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly! logo graphics in a variety of sizes.
- OE Contacts Verification
- We need ALL of our Council Advocates' & CST Leads' support to Verify everyone in our database.
- Get Your Key and bring up your OEA Tools webpage.
- View your OE Contacts list and instructions.
- Contact each person to determine if they are still active.
- Mark them as Verified or other status.
- Report any COEA changes or email/phone/address updates.