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Earth Tribe

The Earth Tribe is a global youth movement and educational initiative by World Scouting that aims to develop environmental leadership skills in young people. The initiative is part of a larger effort to engage young people in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Earth Tribe’s mission is to:

  • Develop awareness, competencies, and leadership skills
  • Create environmental change in communities
  • Contribute to the development of sustainable development competencies


The Earth Tribe guides young people through a series of challenges to learn how to connect with nature, become champions for sustainability, and take action for the environment. The challenges are aligned with the SDGs and can help young people learn how their choices impact the planet and discover their path to a more sustainable future.

As part of the Earth Tribe, Scouts will learn the Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles as they train to become Outdoor Ethics Guides for their units.

Earth Tribe 2027 Dates

March 12-14 – Earth Tribe Skills Weekend (merit badges and rank requirements)

April 23-25 – Earth Tribe Spring Program Weekend – Champions of Nature Challenge

September 24-26 – Earth Tribe Fall Program Weekend – Tide Turners Plastic Challenge

Registrations coming soon! Follow us on Facebook for more updates.

Program Director Lisa Scarbrough

Lisa Scarbrough has been running conservation and outdoor ethics programming for the Coastal Georgia Council since 2021, but she’s been involved in Scouting going back to her childhood. Lisa has been a leader in the council since 2016 when her son joined as a Tiger Cub.

Lisa has served as a den leader (every rank except Lions), Cubmaster, asst. district commissioner, council STEM chair, Crew chaplain, Wood Badge staff, and a National Jamboree 2023 Assistant Scoutmaster. She currently serves as the Scoutmaster for Troop 625G out of Rincon, Cub Scouts summer camp director, Scouts BSA summer camp staff, aquatics instructor, and OA NCAP advisor for I-Tsu-La lodge where she is a brotherhood member. She served as a kayak instructor for the 2026 National Jamboree and will be a kayak guide for the World Scout Jamboree in 2027.

Credentials

  • Leave No Trace Level 1 Trainer
  • Leave No Trace Youth Educator Specialization
  • Guy Harvey Foundation Conservation Educator
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
  • Scouting America National Camp School Aquatics Instructor
  • Scouting America National Camp School Camp Director & Short Term Camp Administrator
  • Scouting America Wood Badge
  • Scouting America Sea Badge
  • Scouting America Okpik
  • Teachers on the Estuary Training – NOAA and GTM Research Reserve
  • Adopt-a-Stream Certified
  • Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree certified

Formal Education

  • Associate of Arts in communication arts, photography, and history – Andrew College, Cuthbert, GA
  • Bachelor of General Studies in printing management, communication arts, and Southern studies – Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies in humane leadership – Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Master of Arts in public relations – Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Memberships

  • Georgia Association of Marine Educators
  • Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia