The Mississippi Forestry Association is again providing this great activity for Scouts.  This event will be held at Hood Scout Reservation. Forestry Day will provide a great outdoor experience for Scouts and Scouters to learn about  Scouts BSA can work on and earn the Pulp and Paper Merit Badge and Forestry from experts of the MFA, foresters, and others and spend a day. 

                                              There will be no camping at this event this year. 

Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about tree identification and the proper way to plant a seeding as well as take a seedling home to plant.  

Schedule of Events for the Weekend

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:00 AM | Registration & Check-in

8:45 AM | Flag Ceremony

9:00 AM | Program Begins

            • Scouts BSA:  Pulp & Paper Merit Badge

            • Cub Scouts:  Tree Identification, Proper Way to Plant a Seeding, and Take a Seedling Home to Plant

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Sack Hot Dog Lunch

12:30 PM | Program Ends - Head Home