Natural science programs or badge activities led by LVNC staff are available
for a nominal fee. A 1 1/2 hour program will satisfy most, or all, of the
requirements for a given badge or achievement.
For other program options, contact the Nature Center staff.
Scout programs for girls
Daisy
Recycling
A Green Petal activity
Learn about using resources wisely. Activities may include
making a craft project from scraps, making recycled paper, or participating
in a "recycling relay."
Nature's Helpers
A Rose Petal activity
Help to make the world a better place. depending on the season,
you may plant some seeds for your garden, make a bird treat, or make a craft
that will provide nesting material for birds.
Brownies
Creatures
Meets requirements of the Animals Try-It® (2,3,4,5)
Participants will visit the nature center, study animal movement,
body shapes, and communication.
Habitats and Food Chains
Meets requirements of the Eco-Explorer® Try-It (1,2,3,4)
Learn about migration, hibernation, and the ways animals keep warm in the winter.
Observing Animals
Meets requirements of the Watching Wildlife® Try-It (1,3,4,5)
Learn about animal communication and how some animals change
from season to season. Use a magnifying glass and other tools to study earthworms.
Make a treat or nesting material source for the animals around your house.
Juniors
Rock Hounds
Meets requirements of the Rocks Rock Badge® (1,2,3,4,8,9)
Learn about rocks, fossils, and soil. Go on a geology hunt
and start a rock collection.
Wild Things
Meets requirements of the Wildlife Badge® (1,3,4,5,7,8)
Explore animal and human adaptations of taste, sight, hearing,
smell, and touch.
Your Environment
Meets requirements of the Your Outdoor Surroundings Badge® (2,3,4,6,8,9)
Explore animal and human adaptations of taste, sight, hearing,
smell, and touch.