NATURE

Come explore the wonders of nature: catch a fish or a frog or a snake. Learn more about Mother Earth and the universe around us. Come away with a new appreciation of the web of life, and our part in it.

All Scouts need to bring notebook paper and pen or pencil for all Merit Badges offered at Nature/Ecology. There are writing or drawing requirements for every badge offered.

BADGE	MERIT BADGE SLOTS	PRE-CAMP PREREQUISITES	LOCATION	COMMENTS
Astronomy	1	4a, c; 6; 7b; 9	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 7th grade. Difficult to do all night observations at camp.
Bird Study	1	7a or do 7b at camp, 8, start 5 & 6	Nature Center	For scouts who have finished 7th grade. Will need to spend time outside of class for 5 & 6. Need binoculars, recommend the Golden Field Guide: Birds of N. America for #4
Environmental Science	2	3e(1) or 3e(2), 4	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 7th grade.
First Aid	1	1, 2b	Health Lodge	Must complete rank advancement related to First Class prior to arriving at camp.
Fish & Wildlife Management	1	5, 8, 7d; or 7a, b, c at camp	Nature Center	For 6th graders or above. Scouts will need a fishing pole
Fishing	1	Read Merit Badge Pamphlet	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 5th grade. Bring your own fishing gear.
Fly-Fishing	1	Read Merit Badge Pamphlet	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 5th grade. Will need a fly rod, reel, and flies.
Forestry	1	5b at home or do 5a at camp	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 7th grade. Be able to spend time on #1 and #7 outside of class.
Geology	1	none	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.
Insect Study	1	3, 7	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.
Mammal Study	1	None	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 5th grade.
Nature	1	5	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade. Will spend time outside of class on collections.
Oceanography	1	7c, 7e or 7f (or 7 a, b, or d at camp), 8	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.
Reptile and Amphibian Study	1	8	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.
Rifle Shooting	1	1	Rifle Range	Plan for extra practice time.
Soil and Water Conservation	1	None	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.
Space Exploration	1	None	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade. Bring rocket kit from home or $8 - $10.00 for kit at camp.
Veterinary Medicine	1	9	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.
Weather	1	8; 9b research at home	Nature Center	For Scouts who have finished 6th grade.