2020 National Outdoor Ethics Virtual Conference
Proceedings
November 13-14, 2020
General Information
This free program replaced the "in person" conference previously scheduled to be held at Camp Durant, Carthage, North Carolina.
More Information
Still have Questions? Email: oeconference@outdoorethics-bsa.org
Friday Evening Sessions
Conference Opening Session; Welcome, Schedule of Events
Eric Hiser, Original Chair of the BSA Outdoor Ethics Task Force
Opening Ceremony Videos (YouTube Playlist)
Safety Moment Video - Be Prepared for High Adventure
Session Video
Questions & Answers
Referenced Links:
- BSA video resources are available through BSA Marketing Tools
- BSA Safety Moments
Update of the Boy Scouts of America's Outdoor Programs
Frank Reigelman, Director Outdoor Programs and Properties, National Adventures Group, Boy Scouts of America
Frank provided us with an overview of National Council updates – especially as they apply to the outdoor program.Session Video
Questions & Answers
Referenced Links:
- BSA Outdoor Programs
- New Distinguished Conservation Service Award
- NCAP Short Term Camp Administrator
- BSA- EPA Conservation Award - New link 1/19/2021
- National Outdoor Program Conference - Summit
- Pre-Conference Oct 10-13, 2021
- Conference Oct 13-17
- BSA Family Adventure Camp
Referenced Links (cont'd):
- Find Your Adventure - High Adventure Base Registration
- Philmont
- Florida National High Adventure Seabase
- Northern Tier - 100th Aniversary
- Summit Bechtel Reserve
- SCENE Centres -Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature and Environment
- The Orion Project
- Telescopium
- Trail To Adventure Blog - Subscribe
Break - PSAs #1 (YouTube Playlist)
BSA Outdoor Ethics Subcommittee Report
Dave O'Leary, Outgoing Chair of the National Outdoor Ethics Subcommittee
Dave discussed the status of outdoor ethics in the Scouting program and the progress of our volunteers in helping all Scouts and Scouters deliver the Outdoor Ethics message to our Scouting programs.- Recognition of Dan Howells, Dave Downing and Chandra Clark as past members of the the national sub-committee.
- Presentation of the 2020 BSA Outdoor Ethics Distinguished Service Awards.
Session Video
Presentation (powerpoint)
Congratulations! to:
- Marshall Berger
- Victor Bieniek
- Chandra Clark
- Matt Durrant
- Toby Green
- Crossroads of the West Council
Saturday Sessions
New to Outdoor Ethics?
Dave O'Leary
Want to know what is meant by the term "outdoor ethics" and why we need them. Learn how outdoor ethics can enrich your council's, district's, or unit's outdoor program and how you can support Scouting's mission by helping our youth learn to make ethical and moral choices. We will cover the many training programs, award offerings, and leadership opportunities that support outdoor ethics.Conference Welcome, Schedule of Events
Eric Hiser, Original Chair of the BSA Outdoor Ethics Task Force
Opening Ceremony Videos (YouTube Playlist)
Safety Moment - What Does Outdoor Ethics Have To Do With Safety
Recreation Ecology: Update on Recent Findings and Leave No Trace Implications
Jeff Marion, Ph. D.
Jeff is a leading recreation ecologist and author of Leave No Trace in the Outdoors. Jeff grew up exploring the woods, streams, and caves of Kentucky, developing strong interests in nature study and high adventure outdoor activities. One of four Eagle Scouts in his family, he served for five summers at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, teaching backpacking and climbing skills. A founding member of the Board of Directors of Leave No Trace and Chair of the Leave No Trace Educational Review Committee for ten years, he helped develop Leave No Trace principles, practices, educational materials, and courses.Session Video
Presentation (powerpoint)
Questions & Answers
Referenced Links:
- Guthooks Guides - Trail map app
- Sustainable Camping "Best Management Practices" - AT
- Modeling Areal Measures of Campsite Impacts on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail to Enhance Ecological Sustainability
- Sustainable campsite management in protected areas: A study oflong-term ecological changes on campsites in the boundary waters canoe area wilderness, Minnesota, USA
- The Swing of It - Hammock camping along the AT, AT Journeys
Referenced Links (cont'd):
- A Review and Synthesis of Recreation Ecology Research Findings on Visitor Impacts to Wilderness and Protected Natural Areas
- Applying Recreation Ecology Science to Sustainably Manage Camping Impacts: A Classification of Camping Management Strategies
- A Review and Synthesis of Recreation Ecology Research Supporting Carrying Capacity and Visitor Use Management Decisionmaking
- Assessing the influence of sustainable trail design and maintenance on soil loss
- The influence of layout on Appalachian Trail soil loss, widening, and muddiness: Implications for sustainable trail design and management
- Woods Tools for Conservation, Not Camping
Break - PSAs #2 (YouTube Playlist)
Boy Scouts of America and Leave No Trace, A Rich History
Dana Watts, Executive Director of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Dana joined the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics after its incorporation 1995. She has been the Executive Director for more than two decades.How Leave No Trace is addressing increasing impacts for a sustainable future.
Ben Lawhorn, Director of Education and Research, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Ben joined the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics staff in 2001. His responsibilities include research, curriculum development, management of national education and training programs, agency relations and oversight of national outreach efforts.Session Video
Questions & Answers
Referenced Links:
- Social Media Stewardship Curriculum
- Instagram Crowds May Be Ruining Nature
- Social Media Ruining Public Lands
- Does Leave No Trace Work?
Referenced Links: (cont'd)
- Research:
- Leave No Trace Behavior in National Parks
- Leave No Trace Behavior in State Parks
- Boulderers Attitudes
- Undesignated Trail Use Study
- Pet Waste Disposal Study
- Campground Visitor and Employee Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Waste in National Parks (ZLI)
- Exploring Visitor Attitudes, Values, and Behaviors Regarding Waste in National Parks
- Outdoor Recreation Trends During the Pandemic Summary for Land Managers
- Citizen Science platform - www.citsci.org
- Tourism - Colorado - Are You Colo-Ready?
Everything you ever wanted to know about reaching Scouts with Leave No Trace
Andrew Leary, National Outreach Manager, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Andrew manages Leave No Trace for Every Kid, the national youth initiative that reaches young people in camps, school, scouts and after-school settings. Andrew oversees curriculum and program development, outcomes evaluation and collaboration with the Center's youth serving partners.Session Video
Q & A session with Dana, Ben and Andrew (the last 7 1/2 minuters of the Session video)
Presentation (powerpoint)
Questions & Answers
Referenced Links:
- Youth Educator Library
- Bigfoot's Playbook
- PEAK Pack
- Online Awareness Course - Take Action to Protect the Outdoors
- PEAK Online - Awareness course for 8-12 years old
- Social Media Stewardship Curriculum
- LEGO & Leave No Trace
- Youth Program Accreditation
Scott Anderson, Incoming Chair of the National Outdoor Ethics Subcommittee
- Recognition of Dave O'Leary, outgoing chair (2014-2020) of the National OE Subcommittee.
- Structure and members of the subcommittee.
Session Video
Presentation (powerpoint)
Questions & Answers
Plaque presented to Dave O'Leary
Referenced Links:
- BSA OE Subcommittee - Contact Info
- BSA Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
- Monthly OE Virtual Roundtables (coming soon)
- 2020 Annual OE Reporting
- Join our BSA Outdoor Ethics Facebook Group
- Blog - BSA Outdoor Ethics News (coming soon)
- New BSA Supplement to the Master Educator Handbook
- World Organization of the Scout Movement
- World Scout Environment Programme
- Scouts for SDGs
- SCENE Centres -Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature and Environment
Referenced Links (cont'd):
- Learn - Training Courses
- Learn - Leave No Trace In The Outdoors - Dr. Jeff Marion
- Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate Training Program (coming soon)
- BSA Outdoor Programs Website - Outdoor Ethics
- Contacts: OE Subcommittee
Emails: Outdoor.Ethics@scouting.org, info@outdoorethics-bsa.org
Questions/Comments about this Conference: oeconference@outdoorethics-bsa.org - OE Virtual Roundtables
- BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator Courses
Upcoming Events
Our Virtual OE Conference covers only a few key parts of what was originally planned for our in-person 2020 National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Conference. Our plans for bringing you more sessions include the following:Virtual Roundtables
Join us for our series of monthly Virtual Roundtables with information for our BSA Outdoor Ethics community and other intersted scouts/scouters.