The Badge Archive

GSUSA Badges That Tie into World Environment Day

Scouts can earn official GSUSA badges through activities that support environmental awareness and action:

• Eco Badges – Scouts of all levels can earn Eco badges by learning about environmental stewardship, practicing sustainability, and minimizing their impact while exploring the outdoors.
• Gardener (Juniors) – Learn how to grow plants and flowers while understanding sustainable gardening practices.
• Trees (Cadettes) – Explore the importance of trees and their role in ecosystems.
• Global Action Award – Focuses on sustainability and environmental responsibility, encouraging scouts to take action in their communities.

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Fun Patches for World Environment Day Activities

Scouts can earn fun patches while engaging in eco-friendly and conservation-focused activities.

Patch Programs

• Try the Make an Eco-Difference Challenge!
• Earn a Council Patch Program the focuses on the Environment, Animals, or Outdoors
• Animal Advocate Patch Series from Making Friends
• Aquaculture from Create with DI
• Australia and Habitats from Create with DI
• Environment Advocate Patch Group from Making Friends
• Gardening Fun from Stemily Studios
• I Love Animals from Create with DI
• Marine Life from Create with DI
• Recycler from Stemily Studios

Possible Fun Patches

• Discovering the Rainforest from Create with DI
• Environment (Various) from Advantage Emblem
• Environment (Various) from E-Patches and Crests
• Environment (Various) from Mad About Patches
• Love Our Earth (Various) from Snappy Logos
• Nature and Ecology (Various) from The Patch Corner
• Planet Protection from Create with DI

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Activities to Earn Fun Patches

Scouts of all ages can engage in these activities to earn their own fun patch while celebrating World Environment Day:

Elementary Scouts: Simple and Impactful Actions

• Nature Scavenger Hunt – Explore local parks and identify plants, animals, and eco-friendly practices.
• Recycled Crafts – Create art using recycled materials to promote sustainability.
• DIY Bird Feeders – Make bird feeders from upcycled materials to support local wildlife.
• Plant-a-Tree Challenge – Plant seeds or small trees to contribute to reforestation efforts.
• Eco Pledge Wall – Write personal commitments to protecting the environment and display them in a community space.

Teen Scouts: Leadership and Community Engagement

• Organizing a Community Cleanup – Lead a cleanup effort at a local park, beach, or neighborhood.
• Hosting an Environmental Awareness Event – Educate others about sustainability through presentations or workshops.
• Building a School or Community Garden – Create a space for growing plants and learning about sustainable agriculture.
• Recycling Drive – Collect and properly dispose of recyclable materials in the community.
• Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns – Research environmental issues and share solutions through social media or local events.

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