Environmental Action & Climate Advocacy
Take meaningful action on environmental issues that matter to you. This pathway helps you get involved in conservation projects, climate advocacy, and sustainability initiatives. Learn about environmental science, develop practical skills in areas like waste reduction and habitat restoration, and join a global movement of young people working for a sustainable future.
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
Example SMART Goal: I want to make a visible difference in my community’s environment. For 13 weeks, I’m volunteering an hour each week with a local conservation group doing hands-on work like trail maintenance, invasive species removal, or shoreline cleanups.
Example Assessor: Conservation group coordinator or environmental organization supervisor
Example Log: Joined a shoreline cleanup today and collected 3 bags of garbage! Found lots of plastic bottles and fishing line. The coordinator explained how this stuff harms wildlife. Our group removed over 50 kg of waste total. Planting native species next week.
Example SMART Goal: I’m passionate about climate change and want to communicate better about it. For 13 weeks, I’ll spend an hour each week researching climate science, creating infographics, and developing presentations I can share with others.
Example Assessor: Science teacher, environmental studies teacher, or eco-club advisor
Example Log: Created my first infographic about carbon footprints today using Canva. Researched how much CO2 different activities produce – driving vs. biking vs. walking. Sharing it with our eco-club next meeting. Starting a series on renewable energy next.
Example SMART Goal: I love being outdoors, so I’m combining fitness with nature appreciation! For 13 weeks, I’ll hike for at least an hour each week, exploring different trails and documenting the plants and wildlife I see along the way.
Example Assessor: Outdoor education teacher, hiking club leader, or recreation center staff
Example Log: Hiked the ravine trail today. It was about 5 km with some good hills. Spotted a great blue heron and three different types of wildflowers! Taking photos for my nature journal. Trying a longer trail with more elevation next week.
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity: Eco-Exploration Adventure! Explore different ecosystems in your region – forests, wetlands, urban green spaces. Document biodiversity, note environmental challenges, and learn about local conservation efforts.
Example Team Goal: Our team will visit at least 4 different natural areas, document 20+ species of plants and animals, interview a park ranger or conservationist, and create an environmental awareness presentation about protecting local ecosystems.
Example Assessor/Supervisor: Teacher, Award Leader, or park naturalist
