Scouting America: Soil and Water Conservation Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Ages 11-17 Cost: $30 per person Enroll in Soil & Water Conservation Here About the Workshop Bayard Cutting Arboretum welcomes Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) to complete the requirements needed to earn their Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge. Scouts will explore topics such as erosion, watersheds, aquifers, water pollution, and water treatment. They will also learn about the importance of plants in soil and water conservation. 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, 2a-c, 5a, and 6a-c ahead of the program as to contribute to our discussion. Parking fees may apply; visit our Hours page for details. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust, fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation. For additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamson, via email at KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov.
