Leave No Trace Awareness Award

The Leave No Trace Awareness Award is worn on the uniform shirt, centered on the right pocket as a TEMPORARY patch. Only ONE Temporary patch may be worn at a time.

Boy Scout and Venturer Requirements

1. Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
2. On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
3. Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges, or do No.3 under the Scouter requirements.
4. Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project.
5. Give a 10-minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic approved by your Scoutmaster (or Advisor).
6. Draw a poster or build a model to demonstrate the differences in how we camp or travel in high-use and pristine areas.