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Ernest Thompson Seton established the Woodcraft Indians in Connecticut to preserve the wilderness knowledge of American Indians.
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Daniel Carter Beard started the Sons of Daniel Boone club to teach boys about nature, conservation, and outdoorsmanship.
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Congress charters the Boy Scouts of America to promote woodcraft, nature study, and conservation in young men.
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The Boy Scouts of America create the William T. Hornaday Award Program for conservation.
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Waite Phillips donates the land that will become the Philmont Scout Ranch and Training Center.
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The Boy Scouts of America create the World Conservation Award.
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The Boy Scouts of America establish frontcountry and backcountry Leave No Trace curricula.
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The Boy Scouts of America established the Sustainability merit badge; making it required for the Eagle Scout rank.