April Service Focus: Conservation, Sustainability & Outdoor Ethics
Scouts of all ages can participate in meaningful outdoor and environmental projects. Suggested conservation activities include:
Habitat & Wildlife Support
- Native tree and shrub planting
- Pollinator garden installation
- Birdhouse, bat box, or wildlife habitat construction
- Monarch waystation creation
- Trail‑side invasive species removal
Outdoor Restoration & Stewardship
- Park, trail, and riverbank cleanups
- Trail maintenance (erosion control, leveling, brush trimming)
- Lake or river shoreline litter sweeps
- Campground or public‑use area improvements
- Natural area signage repair or installation
Sustainability & Environmental Education
- Recycling or composting drives
- Community “Leave No Trace” awareness events
- Water conservation campaigns
- Youth-led conservation education booths at community events
Support for Local Environmental Organizations
- Assisting with wildlife rehabilitation center needs
- Helping state or city parks prepare for summer usage
- Participating in outdoor community science projects (bird counts, water monitoring, species surveys)
Partner Organizations by Community
These organizations typically offer youth‑appropriate conservation opportunities and are great April partners.
Del Rio
- Amistad National Recreation Area
- City of Del Rio Parks & Recreation (natural area projects)
- San Felipe Creek environmental initiatives
- Val Verde County Conservation groups
Eagle Pass
- Maverick County Parks & Natural Areas
- Eagle Pass Environmental Services Department
- Local river and greenbelt cleanup efforts
- Rio Grande habitat preservation partners
San Angelo
- San Angelo State Park
- San Angelo Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Division
- Concho River cleanup partners
- International Waterlily Collection volunteer projects
- Nature Center volunteer opportunities
Uvalde
- Garner State Park volunteer corps
- Uvalde Parks & Recreation (trail and habitat projects)
- El Progreso Memorial Library community garden initiative
- Local conservation clubs and pollinator groups
Wall
- Tom Green County conservation and beautification projects
- Local VFD grounds/environmental improvement days
- School‑led land stewardship projects (as permitted)
Email Template for Conservation Organizations
Subject: Scouting Volunteer Support for Conservation Service Month – April 2026
Hello,
This year, the Texas Southwest Council of Scouting America is celebrating its 100th anniversary with monthly service initiatives. April’s theme is “Conservation Service.”
Our Scouts and adult volunteers would like to know if your organization could benefit from conservation‑related service assistance — ideally on a Saturday or Sunday. If so, please share potential tasks, age‑appropriate opportunities, and preferred dates. We will coordinate accordingly.
Thank you for helping us protect and preserve our natural world.
— Texas Southwest Council Scouting Units
How to Participate
- Select a conservation partner from the list above or recommend a new one.
- Contact them using the provided email template.
- Plan your outdoor conservation project — weekend service is encouraged.
- Submit service photos and hours for the council’s 100th anniversary record.
- Celebrate your Scouts’ efforts in preserving the environment!
