Camp Conservation Days

What are the Conservation Days?

Only through continued service can we ensure that the beautiful and natural areas of the Dan Beard Scout Reservation and Camp Michaels are preserved for future youth. Camp Conservation Days are an increasingly popular way for boys to earn service hours while working to conserve our camp properties. These days of organized projects include tree-planting, erosion control, honeysuckle removal, trail maintenance, and other projects that reflect conservation.  Groups that participate learn about lake ecosystems and help create a healthy environment for the plants and animals that share our camps.  This event promotes a sense of ownership in our camps for all those who participate.

Groups can also earn a Conservation Ribbon for participation.  Individuals can earn service hours for rank advancement, school requirements, award requirements, and more.  For more specific information about requirements and awards that require service please download this Service Hours Fact Sheet.

When is the next Conservation Day?

The next Camp Conservation Day will be held on April 4, 2009, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation and at Camp Michaels.  For more information, please download the Camp Conservation Day Fact Sheet.

Subsequent conservation days will be held the first Saturday of April (unless Easter weekend) and the first Saturday of November. 

How do I register?

You can register online or complete a registration form and mail it to the Council Service Center.  We will provide a free lunch to all who attend to show our appreciation for your help and service.

What are some projects completed at the last Conservation Day?

On Saturday, November 1st, over 263 volunteers joined together at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation and Camp Michaels to work on various projects to promote the conservation of our beautiful camp properties.  

Projects included:

• Planting trees, Lower Craig

• Clearing Honeysuckle and other non-native invasive plants, Cub World

• Planted tree seeds, Lower Craig

•  Planted seeds along the edge of the lake, Camp Friedlander

• Worked on erosion control on the dam face, Camp Friedlander

•  Invasive plant removal, Camp Michaels

• Planting of seedlings and seeds, Camp Michaels

• Erosion Control Project, Camp Michaels

• Stream clean-up, Camp Michaels

• Recycling are erected, Camp Michaels

Can my unit camp that weekend?

Yes.  Units can camp and stay for free for the weekend.  If you would like to camp out that weekend at either camp, please download the Camp Reservation Packet.

What if I have more questions?

You can contact:

Dale Hahn, Camping Chair

513-677-2094

dkhahn@yahoo.com

OR

Warren High, Properties Committee for Conservation

513-708-0134

wchigh@mactec.com

OR

Jason Pigg, Lead Ranger/General Manager

513-831-8311

japigg@danbeard.org

Special Thanks:

Thanks to the volunteers of the various Scout groups including members from troops and packs who helped at the most recent Conservation Day held in November, 2008.  Troops 8, 31, 228, 727, and Packs 108, 702, and 751 all participated at Camp Michaels.  Troops 21, 635, 674, 741, 857, 923, 935, 951 and Packs 148, 98, 489, 984 Den 2, 614, 619, 635, 626, 676, 415, 350, and 998 all participated at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation.    

Special thanks to Warren High, Council Conservation Chair, Dale Hahn, Camping Chairman, Jason Pigg, Lead Ranger / General Manager, Nick Scovanner, Ranger, and Doug Eifert, Camp Michaels Ranger, for planning the event, and coming up with the projects. Thanks also to the Council Properties Committee, and to Gil Richards, Andy Voskuhl, Linda McGrath, Penny Schenkel and Julie Finn who helped with Lunch at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation, and Steve and Joan Fitzsimmons who helped with lunch at Camp Michaels. Thanks also to Gil Richards and Warren High for the evening Cracker Barrel for those groups that camped Saturday night at Camp Friedlander.

The greatest reward of being a part of Camp Conservation Day is returning to camp and seeing the effect your service has made for all those that enjoy the camp.

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