Scouting has always been about more than campfires and merit badges — it’s about leaving the world better than we found it.

In this inspiring episode, host Matthew Durrant joins Mike Perkins and Jeff Barnes from the Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Committee to explore how Scouts can turn small actions into lasting change. Together, they unpack:

• Why stewardship is at the heart of Scouting and how the OE&C Committee supports units.
• How to get started with the Distinguished Conservation Service Award — and the challenge to become the first Scout in our council to earn it.
• Scouting’s rich legacy of conservation, from the Outdoor Code to modern-day service projects.
• Simple steps to bring Leave No Trace principles into your unit’s outings.
• Local conservation opportunities — from shoreline restoration at Bear Lake to urban pollinator gardens.

Whether you’re a Scout, a leader, or a parent, this episode will show you how to help youth grow into the next generation of conservation leaders — and prove that Scouts really can be a force for good in every community.

👉 Learn more and get involved at www.utahscouts.org/LNT