Task · part of 5. Leave No Trace, and one half of this looks backwards
5(a). What the principles mean for geology. Do this EARLY
Required Often forgotten
Discuss the importance of the Leave No Trace Seven Principles and the Outdoor Code as they relate to the study of geology. Nothing gates this, and having it before the fieldwork is what makes requirement 5(b) possible.
Notes and warnings
Warning. DO THIS BEFORE REQUIREMENT 4, NOT AFTER IT. Requirement 5(b) asks how you PRACTISED the Leave No Trace Seven Principles and the Outdoor Code while doing this badge. If the discussion of what they mean comes after the fieldwork, 5(b) becomes an exercise in remembering rather than a report. Nothing on the badge states this order. It is advice, and it is the most useful thing on this page.
Where this step comes from
- Geology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 5(a)