WOOD BADGE Stanley Isaac Charles Shade CONSERVATION PROJECT

WOOD BADGE Stanley Isaac & Charles Shade CONSERVATION PROJECT PLANNING Heart of Virginia Council

CONSERVATION… WHAT DOES IT MEAN? conservation u u The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation. A wise use of natural resources. Source: Wiktionary. org Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

WHY IS CONSERVATION PART OF WOOD BADGE? Environmental Education Conservation Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION IN THE BSA The Scout Law The Outdoor Code 9 th Point…. A Scout is Thrifty Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HOW TO INVOLVE SCOUTS IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS? Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

A PARTNERSHIP IS NEEDED! LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY SCOUTING UNIT • US National Park Service • VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries • VA Dept. of Forestry • VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation • City / County Parks and Recreation • VA Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts • Chesapeake Bay Foundation Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

TYPES OF CONSERVATION PROJECTS ² ² ² Habitat and Wildlife Trails and Campsites Monitoring Structures Educational Historical Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HABITAT AND WILDLIFE WATERWAYS – Improve habitat, streams, and shorelines WATERWAYS – Stabilize threatened stream banks Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HABITAT AND WILDLIFE PLANTING – Re-vegetate damaged meadows and hillsides PLANTING – Plant trees, shrubs, and grasses to control erosion or attract wildlife Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HABITAT AND WILDLIFE URBAN ENVIRONMENT – Establish and care for urban green spaces and neighborhood parks URBAN ENVIRONMENT – Create environmental impact awareness of your urban storm water drainage systems. Distribute information on how to properly dispose of toxic waste Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HABITAT AND WILDLIFE – Habitat improvement with nest boxes, feeders, or restocking ponds Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

TRAILS AND CAMPSITES TRAILS – Maintain or create trails CAMPSITES – Increase access. Remove unwanted sites Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

MONITORING Rainfall and Water Quality Populations - Great Back-Yard Bird Count; VA Frog & Toad Call Surveys Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

STRUCTURES Buildings, Bridges, Fences Nature Trail Signs Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

EDUCATIONAL Develop and maintain outdoor classroom sites Teach skills and develop informational brochures Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HISTORICAL Clean and repair statues, gravestones, and other historical sites Assist archaeologists in protecting and studying archaeological sites Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

WHAT MAKES A GOOD CONSERVATION PROJECT? ² ² ² ² Involve Scouts in All Aspects of a Project Make Projects Fun Choose Reasonable First Projects Consider Skill Levels Set Reasonable Goals Make A Difference Adopt-a-site Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT ² Plan & Evaluate – “Conservation Project Planning Checklist” ² ² World Conservation Award Webelos Activity Pins Document Recognize Journey to Excellence William T. Hornaday Award Boy Scout Merit Badges “Leave No Trace” Award Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

S 7 -602 -14 CONSERVATION PROJECT OVERVIEW HOV Scout Reservation Superintendent – PAT DILLON HOV Scout Reservation Ranger – DEAN THURSTON Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

S 7 -602 -14 DAY 5 CONSERVATION PROJECT Handbook Resources: ² ² ² Conservation Project Planning Checklist What makes a good Conservation Project Sample Conservation Projects Day 5 Service Patrol ² Communicate plan to Patrol Leaders Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

S 7 -602 -14 CONSERVATION PROJECT OVERVIEW • Task – Build a quarter scale model of the Hoover Dam • Why – To open up the view of Lake Dillon and allow more access for youth to canoes, fish, swim, and generally frolic • How Many Wood Badge Participants Needed – All, especially the Beaver and Bear Patrols! • Time Frame – Day 5: Sunday 10/15/14, 11: 00 am – 12: 30 pm • Items Needed: –Tools: Folding Shovels, Wheel Barrows, Tubs to mix cement, Wire Cutters and Duct Tape. –Clothing: Swim Trunks and Work Gloves –Other: First Aid Kit, Strong Backs, Water and Patience • Project Leadership – FQM Staff and Scout Leaders • Travel to Work Area – Walking • Safety Factors – Spread out and communicate when we are digging and throwing cement. Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

S 7 -602 -14 CONSERVATION PROJECT OVERVIEW • Task – Remove the encroaching underbrush and trees on the Parade Field • Why – To allow the space required for Scout Troops to properly assemble on the field for flag ceremonies • How Many Wood Badge Participants Needed – All, especially the Beaver and Bear Patrols! • Time Frame – Day 5: Sunday 10/15/14, 11: 00 am – 12: 30 pm • Items Needed: –Tools: Pruners, Hard tooth rakes, Limb saws –Clothing: Long sleeve shirt, Long pants, and Work gloves –Other: First Aid Kit, Strong Backs, Water and Patience • Project Leadership – FQM Staff and Scout Leaders • Travel to Work Area – Walking • Safety Factors – Be mind of the area you are working in. Inform others when dropping a limb or tree. Look out for your fellow Wood Badger Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 Heart of Virginia Council

"The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value. " Wood Badge S 7 -602 -14 -Theodore Roosevelt - Heart of Virginia Council

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