Environment
Since Scouting's inception, the protection and appreciation of our natural areas has been at the forefront of our program. Today, in our Scout Law, our members care for others and the environment and use resources wisely. We want Scouts to enjoy everything this amazing planet has to offer, and we are determined not to destroy it in the process.
There are many simple activities that can inspire Scouts to care for the environment - developing their environmental knowledge, pro-environmental behaviour, and affinity for the natural environment. Scouts can also engage in camps and community activities that have environmental themes or aspects.
Badges​
Environment Events
State Environment Council
Environment Merchandise & Activity Kit Store
Challenge Cards - Ready-to-go Unit Activities
Grants for environment projects and works
- Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants
- Department of Environment, Land, Water, and Planning
- Sustainability Victoria
- Grants from Local Councils may also be available, check your council's website for details
Need assistance with grant applications? Get in touch with the Scouts Victoria fundraising team
Resources
- Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5 with this Guide
- For injured wildlife call Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300 and describe details of the incident/wildlife and location.
- Nest Box Tales - Learn how to build and mount a nest box in your backyard or at your Scout hall
- Carbon Almanac - A resource for teaching kids about Climate Change written by volunteers around the world
- Landcare - Get involved in bushland regeneration and habitat protection
- iNaturalist - Become a citizen scientist and learn how to identify flora and fauna in local parks
- Aussie Backyard Bird Count - Celebrate National Bird Week and document birds near your Scout hall
- FrogID - Join the movement and identify frogs in Victoria's beautiful natural areas
- Share Waste - Map of places to take your food waste from Scout activities
- Leave No Trace Australia - Minimise the impact of Scout activities
- Lotsafreshair.com - Advice on dealing with periods while hiking
- Explore your local bushland and have a go at the Big Scouting Bioblitz each spring
Contact
State Commissioner - Environment
Martin Williams, sc.environment@scoutsvictoria.com.au