Leave No Trace At The 2010 BSA Jamboree
For as long as I can remember, the Boy Scouts have been advocates for the conservation of our natural resources. And it is apparently as strong today as it ever has been.
Conservation is a big topic here at the Jamboree, and today April, our executive assistant, got the chance to visit the Conservation Center and learn more about how we can all help to conserve our natural resources.
Leave No Trace
Today I learned a lot about a program called “Leave No Trace.” Leave No Trace is a worldwide, not-for-profit organization dedicated to teaching people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, for the benefit of all people and the natural environment.At the Jamboree, Leave No Trace has a large area set up which showcases several different ways that Scouts can help the environment by leaving no trace. Things like how and when to build a safe campfire, how to store greywater and dispose of it properly later at home, and how to ward of critters in an eco-friendly manner.
Here are some other things they suggest:
- Stay on trails and do not damage the local vegetation.
- Use a coffee mug instead of paper cups or Styrofoam.
- Respect wildlife (a fed animal is a dead animal).
- Shut off electronics at night and when not in use.
- Keep and use reusable shopping bags.
“Leave No Trace” Links: Official LNT Website | LNT Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
If you’re interested in joining the Leave No Trace mission, click on one of the links just above and get started now.
Agata and her husband Jason have traveled over 33,000 mi. and they give around 20 presentations every month. They have about 500 partners right now and are increasing their numbers as the Jambo continues.
Thanks April – great story. Hope you’re having an awesome time!
If you want to find out more about what ClassB is doing to help our environment, check out our Eco-T Roadmap. We’re very serious about conserving our resources and helping our environment. Make sure to bookmark this page now, because April is sending in an additional story about another great conservation program that we will be posting a little bit later.