Cub and Boy Scouts participate in life science, earth science, space science, and environmental issues programs. Units often participate in service projects. We are also happy to work with individual Scouts working toward their Eagle Award.

To reserve your unit's space, call the Education Department at 330-359-5235 at least 2 weeks prior to the visit.

Outdoor Adventure Elective
Complete this homework with your den before you come: talk about the types of things you might see at The Wilderness Center (TWC) and plan and pack your picnic meal. At TWC your family and den will go on a guided nature walk to learn about the plants and animals that live here. After your hike, enjoy your meal at one of the picnic shelters. With homework completes elective 18a, b, partial f, and g. Outdoor, 1 hour hike.

Wolf fee is $1.00/child, min. $15.00/visit; no charge for leaders and other accompanying adults; additional $15 for off-hours visits. $15 deposit required.

Webelos

Naturalist Activity Badge
Learn about the plants and animals that live at TWC. Scouts will hike to observe wildlife, learn about poisonous plants and animals, and find examples of food chains. Completes Naturalist Badge 3,6,7,8. Outdoor, 1.25 hours

Geologist Activity Badge
Learn about rocks and minerals and how they are used in our everyday lives. Identify minerals and begin a collection of geologic specimens. Each scout should bring an egg carton for collection. Completes Geologist Badge 1,2,3,4,6. Indoor, 1.5 hours.

Forester Activity Badge
Take a walk in the forest! Scouts will hike the trails of TWC with a guide to identify and discuss the trees and plants of the forest. Learn about forest layers and the plants that live in them. Completes part of the Forester Activity Badge 3, 4, & 6.
Outdoor, 1 hour.

Fees:
Bear and Webelos Cub Scout fee is $3/child/program; no charge for leaders and other accompanying adults; additional $15 for off-hours visits. Min. $30/visit; $30 deposit required. Sorry, no Sunday or Monday programs.

Bird Study Merit Badge
Participate in the Christmas Bird Count conducted in December. Contact TWC for date.

Astronomy Merit Badge
Go to a planetarium show or Star Watch. Star Watches are on the first Friday night of each month (cancelled if cloudy). Public planetarium shows conducted at different times each month. Contact TWC for dates and times.

Forestry Merit Badge
Scout Troops should come as a group to earn a Forestry Merit Badge. The program takes about five hours. It's available May to September and must be arranged at month advance. In this program, the scouts will:
· receive a PowerPoint presentation on Forestry
· go outdoors for field learning on a forested Wilderness Center trail
· collect leaves for later identification
· receive a handout which they may use to complete an essay
· receive Tree Identification Bandana to take home
· participate in a short service project related to forestry or habitat restoration

Boy Scout fee varies. For Information call 330-359-5235 or e-mail the Center.

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