Scouting America: Sustainability Merit Badge

Saturday, February 28, 2026  |  9:30 AM- 1:30 PM

Ages 11-17

Cost: $25 per participant

ENROLL IN SUSTAINABILITY MERIT BADGE HERE

Bayard Cutting Arboretum welcomes Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) to complete the requirements needed to earn their Sustainability badge.

Scouts will learn to reduce waste and teach sustainable practices to others so they can help conserve Earth’s resources with the Sustainability Merit Badge. Scouts will develop and implement a plan to reduce their water usage, household food waste, and learn about the sustainability of different energy sources, including fossil fuels, solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower, and geothermal.

Scouts are asked to wear Class B attire, bring a bagged lunch, a field journal, a pen and a blue card signed by their Scoutmaster. It is also recommended that Scouts review requirements 1, 3b, 6c, 9, and complete diagrams 2b and 4a ahead of the program.

1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/
2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.
3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamso,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov