Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Resources
Listed by Principle/Concept
| Principle/Resource | Type | Location | Minutes | Cubs/Scouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Ahead and Prepare | ||||
| Packing for Different Destinations | Activity | (The Alternate Plan) link |
15 | C/S |
| Meals On the Lighter Side | Activity | link | 30 - 60 | S |
| Meal Planning & Tasting | Activity | link | 15 | S |
| Repackaging Food | Activity | link | 15 - 30 | S |
| Basic Essentials | Activity | link | 10 - 20 | S |
| Fire Ban Dilemma | Activity | link | 10 | S |
| Will You Make It? | Activity | link | 30 | S |
| Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces | ||||
| Hammock Camping How-To | Video | link | 2 | S |
| Durable Surface Hopscotch | Activity | link | 15 - 30 | C/S |
| Campsite Selection Scenarios | Activity | link | 30 - 45 | S |
| Traveling on Durable Surfaces | Video | link | 2 | C/S |
| Campsite Selection | Activity | link | 20 | S |
| Durable Surfaces in This Area | Activity | link | 10 | C/S |
| Dispose of Waste Properly | ||||
| Backcountry Dishwashing | Video | link | 2 | S |
| How Far is 200ft? | Activity | link | 15 - 30 | C/S |
| Reduce Backpacking Plastic Waste | Activity | link | 9 | S |
| Trash Timeline | Activity | link | 15 - 25 | C/S |
| Paper Chase / Catholes | Activity | link | 30 - 45 | S |
| Trash Pickup Challenge | Activity | link | 20 | C/S |
| Grey Water Disposal | Video | link | 2 | C/S |
| How Smart is Your Smeller? | Activity | link | 30 - 45 | C/S |
| Leave What You Find | ||||
| Clean Gear to Stop Invasive Species | Video | link | 2 | C/S |
| Simple Puzzles - Missing Pieces | Activity | link | 15 | C/S |
| Discovery Trail | Activity | link | 15 - 30 | C/S |
| Minimize Campfire Impacts | ||||
| Campfire Alternative - Candle Lantern | Activity | link | 15 - 25 | C/S |
| How to Use a Fire Pan | Video | link | 2 | S |
| Campfire Alternative - No Fire | Activity | link | 15 - 25 | C/S |
| How to Use a Camping Hatchet | Video | link | 2 | S |
| Mound Fire | Activity | link | 15 - 30 | S |
| Exploring Fires and Stoves | Activity | link | 65 | S |
| Respect Wildlife | ||||
| Wildlife Disturbance, Bear Bag | Activity | link | 30 | S |
| Rule of Thumb | Activity | link | 10 - 25 | C/S |
| How to Use a Bear Canister | Video | link | 3 | S |
| How Smart is Your Smeller? | Activity | link | 30 - 45 | C/S |
| Food Storage - Bear Hangs | Activity | link | 20 - 45 | S |
| Be Considerate of Others | ||||
| Group Behavior | Activity | link | 20 | S |
| Visual Impact - Color chips | Activity | link | 15 - 45 | S |
| Nature Understanding / Appreciation | ||||
| Our Natural World - Scavenger Hunt | Activity | link | 20 | C/S |
| Web of Life + Equate/Relate | Activity | link | 45 | C/S |
| Sustainability | ||||
| How Smart is Your Smeller? | Activity | link | 30 - 45 | C/S |
| Reduce Backpacking Plastic Waste | Activity | link | 9 | S |
| General | ||||
| Teaching Leave No Trace Available online, as pdf or from Leave No Trace |
Collection | link | C/S | |
| Leave No Trace Skills Series - YouTube | Collection | link | C/S | |
| Don't Be That Guy Leave No Trace Videos by Appalachian Trail Conservancy |
Collection | link | S | |
| Prehike Outdoor Ethics Discussion | Activity | link | 15 - 30 | C/S |
| Wilderness Pledge Guia Booklet Philmont Wilderness Pledge Guia (Guide) Booklet |
Activity | link | S | |