MILFORD, PA –– Grey Towers Heritage Association recently hosted a scouting badge award ceremony on May 4 at Grey Towers National Historic Site. The ceremony recognized 30 Scouts from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland for their achievements in conservation and forestry education.

Held at the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service and a founding figure in American conservation, the ceremony honored the scouts’ commitment to environmental stewardship. Through interactive educational programs and hands-on activities, Scouts earned badges that celebrate their understanding of sustainable forestry and conservation practices.

“Grey Towers isn’t just a historic site—it’s a living classroom that brings forestry to life for these Scouts,” said Jeff McQuaid, program coordinator and vice president at Grey Towers Heritage Association. “Almost one hundred Scouts have successfully completed the program since we initiated it three years ago. It’s incredibly meaningful to carry on the Pinchot family’s legacy of conservation and forestry through the next generation of conservation leaders.”

According to a press release, this event highlights Grey Towers’ ongoing mission to inspire youth engagement in conservation and educate future stewards of the environment, building on the Pinchot legacy that continues to shape natural resource management in the United States. 

More information is available at www.greytowers.org.