 ME4E can help Boy Scouts in your troop earn Merit Badges and connect to community organizations for service opportunities including Eagle Scout projects. We can attend one of your regularly scheduled meetings or utilize local natural areas for your hands-on program needs. Please note we try to get outside no matter the location, so scouts should dress appropriately. We also lead programs for Cub Scouts as well. Astronomy:This program is packed with information. Everything from safety to equipment to planets to stars will be covered. Diagrams, drawings, trivia and more help make this seminar "fly by." Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3a-c; 5a-b; 7a, c-d; 8a-b; 10. Additional requirements may be covered if scheduled after dark, however some requirements will need to be worked on outside of this seminar to complete this merit badge. Length: 3.5 - 4 hrs Bird Study: Discover the world of feather friends. Learn about local and non-native birds through games, field guides, data sheets and a hike. We will also make a bird feeder to take home. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3a-c; 4a-g; 5a-d*; 6*; 7b1-3; 8a. *Due to wildlife being unpredictable, ME4E cannot guarantee completion these requirements. Length: 3 - 3.5 hrs Environmental Science: Looking to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout? Then you must complete this Merit Badge. Packed with information, scouts will need to be ready for writing, experimenting and even a little research. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3a3, b3, c2, d3, e2, f2*; 4a; 5; 6. *This requirement must be completed prior to the seminar in order to finish badge. Length: 3.5 hrs Geology: We use geology more than most people realize. From our homes to how we travel, products from the Earth are used daily. We bring many examples of different rocks and minerals for classification as well as a few games to make learning fun. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3; 4b; 5c1, 2, 3b, 4, 5b. Length: 2.5 hrs Nature: Plants and animals help humans to survive. Learn their names and their roles in the environment. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3; 4a1, a2*, b1-2, c1-3, g1-2, h1-2. *This requirement must be completed prior to the seminar in order to finish badge. Due to wildlife being unpredictable, ME4E cannot guarantee all necessary observations. Length: 3 hrs Soil & Water Conversation: Water cannot be created, only recycled and soil nutrients can easily be depleted. There are many ways to conserve these precious resources. This seminar covers background information as well as creating action plans. Requirements Covered: 1a-c; 2a-d; 3a-c; 4a-d; 5a-e; 6a-d; 7d-e. Length: 3.5 hr Weather: There is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing options. Whether you love or hate the current weather, now you can understand it. Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8a*; 9a; 10. *This requirement must be completed prior to the seminar in order to finish badge. Length: 3 hrs Reptile & Amphibian Study: These animals are often misunderstood and confused with one another. There is nothing to fear about this seminar! Requirements Covered: 1; 2; 3a-e; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8a*; 9a-b; 10. *This requirement must be completed prior to the seminar in order to finish badge. Length: 2.5 hr Knots & Lashing: Length: 1-2 hrs Fire Building: Length: 1.5 hrs Debris Huts: Length: 1 hr Paper Making: Length: .75 - 1.5 hrs Tracking & Stalking: Length: 1.5 - 2 hrs Orienteering: Length: 2 hrs GPS / Geocaching: Length: 2 hrs Night Hikes: Length: .75 - 1.5 hrs |