Scoutrees

In this episode of The Scouting Stuff Podcast, hosts Skyter Ken and Kashmira from Scouts Canada dive into Scout Trees, a new digital fundraising initiative that allows Scouts to contribute to environmental sustainability by sponsoring trees online. Kashmira, Deputy National Commissioner of Marketing and Communications, explains that Scout Trees is a partnership with Canada's Forest Trust Corporation, enabling groups to raise funds through an online portal where every $10 donation plants a tree. Unlike traditional sapling programs, participants don’t need to plant or maintain trees—Canada’s Forest Trust handles all logistics, making it accessible even for groups without access to planting sites. The program runs from March 30 to June 1, 2026, and integrates seamlessly with the existing Scout Group Shop platform used for popcorn sales. Groups earn 40% of proceeds to fund their own adventures, while 55% supports reforestation efforts. The hosts highlight how Scout Trees combines environmental stewardship with modern technology, offering youth opportunities to earn badges in Earth, Community, and Tech, and even use the program as meaningful gifts for birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries. The episode emphasizes the program’s emotional and educational value, positioning it as a legacy-building, tech-enabled way to give back.