THE THREE R'S
What are the three R's?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
What is the basic idea behind Leave No Trace?
Leave outdoor areas as close to their natural condition as possible.
Should you feed wild animals while camping?
NO
What does stewardship mean?
Taking responsibility for and taking care of something.
Which of the three R's means using less in the first place?
Reduce.
How many principles of Leave No Trace are there?
seven
What should you do with a cool rock you find while hiking?
Leave it where you found it.
Name one place in your community that Scouts should help take care of.
Parks, trails, schools, public areas, etc.
Give one example of something you could reuse while camping.
A water bottle, food container, camping utensils, etc.
What does "Pack it in, pack it out" mean?
Take your trash and belongings with you when you leave.
What should you do before leaving a campfire?
Make sure it is completely out and follow the area's fire rules.
What's one simple way you can help your community?
Pick up trash, volunteer, help with a cleanup, etc.
Why is reducing waste generally better than recycling waste?
It prevents waste from being created in the first place.
Why should you stay on established trails?
To prevent unnecessary damage to plants and the environment.
Why shouldn't Scouts create unnecessary new trails?
They can damage plants and the surrounding environment.
Why shouldn't we ignore trash just because we didn't drop it?
We're all responsible for taking care of shared spaces.
Everything with a recycling symbol can automatically go into your recycling bin.
False.
Name all seven Leave No Trace principles.
Plan Ahead and Prepare; Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces; Dispose of Waste Properly; Leave What You Find; Minimize Campfire Impacts; Respect Wildlife; Be Considerate of Others.
Why is it important to respect other people while enjoying the outdoors?
They have the same right to enjoy the area, and our behavior shouldn't negatively affect them.
What does it mean to "leave it better than you found it"?
To improve or clean up a place rather than leaving it worse than when you arrived.