Boy Scout Environmental Science Merit Badge
Saturday, August 21
10 am - 4 pm
DNC
pulls together all the requirements for this merit badge.
Boy Scouts, ages 11 and older, are eligible. Learn all
about environmental science: perform
experiments and activities dealing with ecosystems, pollution,
endangered species, and conservation. Study the species
found in two different ecosystems, hypothesize the environmental
impact of construction, and learn about careers in the
environmental field. Materials and guidance will be given
on how to finish one remaining
requirement at
home. Limited to 20 scouts.
Prerequisites:
- Email carla@dunwoodynature.org the
following information before paying (scroll down for
online payment)
- Scout's name
- Special needs, if any
- Name of individual paying for the registration below.
- Print out a merit badge worksheet by clicking HERE.
- You can choose to begin Requirement 3B(1) before the Merit Badge Clinic and complete it during the work session. If you opt to begin, you must obtain a grid from the DNC Office (the excel document must be copied onto a clear transparency - if you can do this at home, we can email it as an attachment). Otherwise, you'll begin 3B(1) during the clinic and finish it afterwards.
- Complete Requirements 1 and 2 plus either 3E(1) or 3E(2). Write legibly! YOU MUST EMAIL THESE COMPLETED REQUIREMENTS TO PROGRAM MANAGER CARLA BAHUN BEFORE THE CLINIC!!!! Some helpful websites for completing these sections are:
Pre-registration and payment required.
$25/Scout
Click below to pay for the Environmental Science Merit Badge Clinic with your Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. If you pay for more than one scout, be sure to include all names in your email (see prerequisites).
Enter the number of Scouts you are registering. Then Click "Pay Now."
Scout Projects
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To help the wetlands recover from the construction of the tree house, Scout Jeffrey Heninger from Troop 764 (St. Luke's Presbyterian Church) led a crew of hardy Scouts in planting trees and shrubs. His Eagle Scout project involved extensive research into native plants appropriate for the site, presenting documentation and a site plan to the Nature Center, recruiting and leading volunteer recruits, and watering the new plantings with an adapted pump that recycles water from the creek. Great job!
Policies Governing Eagle Scout & Girl Scout Bronze/Silver/Gold Award Projects at DNC
- Scout will contact the Executive Director to discuss available projects.
- Scout will agree with DNC Director on a date to start the project.
- If he/she does not commence work by that date, the project will be available for another scout to pursue.
- Scout will present a draft proposal to the Director for approval, before taking it through the scout approval process.
- This can be a rough e-mail description of the work scope and proposed timeline.
- Scout will provide a copy of the approved proposal to DeKalb Parks & Recreation, as well as the Dunwoody Nature Center.
- Scout will set up any needed appointments with the Director during
normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 – 5). Email
is the best communication method between visits: claire@dunwoodynature.org.
- Once approved, work on the project may take place after hours or on weekends.
- Scout will provide “before & after” photos to the nature center.
- The scout is responsible for obtaining all materials for the project.
- Nature center staff must review any educational materials to be permanently installed, before the scout produces the materials.
- DNC encourages the scout/family to become a member of the organization, and to recruit additional memberships.
Helpful Links
» I-SPY PACK
» BOY SCOUTS EAGLE AWARDS
» GIRL SCOUTS HIGHEST AWARDS