Scouting and Conservation

  • Woodcraft Indians

    Ernest Thompson Seton established the Woodcraft Indians in Connecticut to preserve the wilderness knowledge of American Indians.
  • Sons of Daniel Boone

    Daniel Carter Beard started the Sons of Daniel Boone club to teach boys about nature, conservation, and outdoorsmanship.
  • Boy Scouts of America

    Congress charters the Boy Scouts of America to promote woodcraft, nature study, and conservation in young men.
  • William T. Hornaday Award

    The Boy Scouts of America create the William T. Hornaday Award Program for conservation.
  • Philmont Scout Ranch

    Waite Phillips donates the land that will become the Philmont Scout Ranch and Training Center.
  • World Conservation Award

    The Boy Scouts of America create the World Conservation Award.
  • Leave No Trace Curricula

    The Boy Scouts of America establish frontcountry and backcountry Leave No Trace curricula.
  • Sustainability Merit Badge

    The Boy Scouts of America established the Sustainability merit badge; making it required for the Eagle Scout rank.