Outdoor Ethics- Heart of America Council

Outdoor Ethics- Heart of America Council Preparing everyone to be aware of their surroundings and the impacts made when thousands camp each year. Let's make a difference.

Building upon this foundation, the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturing, and Sea Scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and Leave No Trace as part of their programs. At the Boy Scout and Varsity Scout levels, youth are encouraged to take leadership positions in encouraging proper outdoor ethics using the principles of Leave No Trace. Many Venturing crew

s have similarly adapted Leave No Trace principles to guide their outdoor recreation activities. Through the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace, we can take responsibility for our own impacts. We can provide leadership to those around us to reduce their impacts by making good choices. Together, we can preserve and conserve our rich environmental heritage.

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07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

The same spot can handle five people fine and struggle with fifty. Crowding doesn't just make the outdoors feel less peaceful — it accelerates erosion, pushes wildlife farther from habitat, and puts more pressure on waste and water systems built for a fraction of the traffic.
Peak season means peak impact. Plan around it.

07/09/2026

Rock scorching, scattered ash, and a canyon full of dry vegetation. Your campfire choices have consequences that outlast your trip. Fire season is already intense, so know the restrictions and understand the impact. Sometimes the right call is no fire at all.

Check out the next Wood Badge course and learn a little about Outdoor Ethics while you are there! Our Outdoor Ethics Fal...
07/09/2026

Check out the next Wood Badge course and learn a little about Outdoor Ethics while you are there!
Our Outdoor Ethics Fall course information will be out soon, so stay tuned!

Our crew had a fantastic time at the 100th anniversary of Theodore Naish Scout Reservation! Thank to all the scouts and ...
06/14/2026

Our crew had a fantastic time at the 100th anniversary of Theodore Naish Scout Reservation! Thank to all the scouts and scouters who came by to chat with us, play our Outdoor Ethics game, checked out our new *passport cards* to earn the OE Awareness Award, as well as picked up our new business card to spread awareness about outdoor ethics!
If you are interested in having us visit your unit to do an awareness talk, please message us here, or via our email!

A win for Louisiana!
05/30/2026

A win for Louisiana!

Balloon releases will soon be illegal in Louisiana.

In keeping with our last post about storing food and disposing of waste properly, we would like to share picture with yo...
05/15/2026

In keeping with our last post about storing food and disposing of waste properly, we would like to share picture with you taken in Lawrence, KS this week.
Someone left, dropped or purposely gave this squirrel a dorito chip. The squirrel was certainly not scared of the photographer. What if this was a bigger animal? A bear or a bobcat?

05/14/2026

An animal that gets food from humans learns to expect it. That changes how it behaves — and where it goes looking. Animals that associate humans with food are more likely to end up in conflict situations. Feeding wildlife isn't kindness. It's a slow harm.

05/07/2026

Principle 6 says, "Respect Wildlife"

Give them space. You may be surprised to see them, but please leave them be! 🐍

05/01/2026

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