Scouts Australia unveils new criteria for getting your Landcare Badge

Scouts Australia and Landcare Australia are proud to announce changes to the Scouts Landcare Badge, making receiving a Badge easier than ever.

Mr. Fergus Lloyd, Scout Australia’s National Environment Advisor said, “We want every scout involved in the important task of making a difference to their environment so we’ve made access to being awarded a Landcare Badge easier than ever.”

The latest changes to the Landcare Badge award have been applauded by many as being easier and more accessible for scouts.

To be eligible for a Landcare Badge, scouts will now only have to do the following:

• Participate in any three nationally accredited environment events either supported or run by Landcare Australia.
• In total scouts will only need to spend 10 hours on all three activities
• The three activities will need to be completed within a 12 month period.
• Scouts will have to register for their Landcare Badge with their local Scouts branch before starting these activities.
• Finally scouts who are members of a Landcare organisation, only need to prove their membership to be awarded a Landcare badge.

For more information on how to get your badge visit the Scouts Australia website at http://www.scouts.com.au or email environment@scouts.com.au