All Ecology-Conservation Merit Badges are based out of the Thoms Lodge and utilize the 1200 acres of classroom space on the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation.  The property boasts a wide variety of wildlife including big brown bat, flying squirrel, white tail deer, pheasant, turkey, and the not so elusive Northern Indiana Large Mouth Mosquito!  Participation in EcoCon programs may also qualify youth to earn the World Conservation Award.  The Ecology-Conservation Program is supervised by a National Camp School Trained Ecology Director.  All programs in this area require paper and writing utensils.