Monthly Scout Conservation Project Days at Sagamore Hill NHS

Sagamore Hill to Host Monthly

Scout Conservation Project Days

Participants will be registered as NPS volunteers and receive a certificate attesting to the hours that they worked for their records. Volunteer time on these projects will also count toward the ten hours of service required to earn a Scout Ranger patch.

Some of the projects may include:

· Trail maintenance · Weed pulling · Brush removal

· Habitat improvement · Gardening

· Repair of benches · Citizen Science

Remember to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work and to bring a lunch. Safety gloves and tools will be provided by Sagamore Hill.

TR and Boy Scouts at Sagamore Hill

Date and Time

Saturday Nov 16, 2019
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Oyster Bay, NY ? Sagamore Hill will host Scout Conservation Project Days on the third Saturday of the month from March to November. These projects will run from 10:00AM to 2:00PM and will address a variety of park issues from trail maintenance to invasive plant control.

Location

The National Park Service and the Boy Scouts of America are national partners. The Boy Scouts of America require community service for rank advancement. Some ranks specifically require conservation service. Theodore Roosevelt was an early supporter of Scouting, and was declared the Chief Scout Citizen in 1911. TR was also an early supporter of conservation. Having Boy Scouts conduct conservation projects at TR?s home is a natural fit.

Fees/Admission

Please register each participating Scout at the Sagamore Hill Eventbrite page or by calling a staff person at 516-922-4788. Each Conservation Project Day will be limited to 40 Scouts.

Phone: (516) 922-4788

Website

https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm

Contact Information

Scott Gurney, Park Ranger, Sagamore Hill NHS
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