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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 November 1, 2008, 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.
Click
here to register online!
What are some projects completed at the last
Conservation Day?
On Saturday, April 5, over 130 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 that
were completed included:
- Planting trees at Lower Craig and in Cub World.
- Clearing Honeysuckle and other non-native invasive plants.
- Planting seeds and Prairie Sod on the hillside behind the Castle at
Cub World.
- Invasive plant removal at Camp Michaels.
- Planting of seedlings, 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 over 130 volunteers of the various Scout groups including
members from troops and packs who helped at the most recent Conservation
Day held in April, 2008. Troops 107, 712, 228, 702, 133, 161,
3056, and Packs 44 and 845 all participated
at Camp Michaels. Troops 741, 21, 96, 98, 229, and Packs 741, 618,
98, and 269 all participated at the Dan
Beard Scout Reservation.
A special thanks to Warren High, Council Conservation Chair, Dale Hahn,
Camping Chairman, Greg Lundy, Nick Scovanner, Ranger, Steve Jones,
Ranger, Jason Pigg, Lead Ranger / General Manager, and Doug Eifert, Camp
Michaels Ranger, for planning the event and coming up with the projects.
Thanks also to the many members of the Wilderness Engineers Society and
the Council Properties Committee. And, thanks to Gil Richards,
Steve Stephenson, Amy Hesselbrock, Mark Bishop, Kevin Bishop, and
members of Troop 229, who helped with lunch and the evening cracker
barrel for those groups that camped Saturday night.
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.
Come for the day, camp for the weekend, make a difference for life!
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