Scouting
Stokes Nature Center can provide the setting, resources, and knowledge for a wide range of nature-oriented badges for both boy scouts and girl scouts. Programs are available for many scout levels - please look at the list below to find a program that is right for you. SNC is a great place to explore as a troop, and can also provide some resources for pursuing badge requirements on an individual level. Visits are free, but for any group visit, please call ahead.
To schedule a program:
-Call SNC at (435)755-3239 with your choice of badge program and potential dates. To best accomodate our schedule and yours, please try to contact us at least two weeks in advance.
-Program must have a minimum of 5 scouts and must have a parent/chaperone present.
-SNC members recieve a 20% discount. Group discounts may be available.
-Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for all scout programs.
Don't have enough scouts to schedule a class? SNC regularly offers Scout Days where scouts can complete the requirements for one or more badges. Check the Upcoming Scout Programs section below or call for upcoming badge classes that have spots available.
Environmental Science Merit Badge, August 7, 2012
Cost: $25Join us for a full day of science and experiments and earn your Environmental Science badge. This badge is required for all Eagle Scouts. Topics include erosion, the greenhouse effect, endangered species, pollution prevention and more! Advance work is required so all scouts must register by August 30.
Registration required - Register early! Scout programs fill fast!. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .
Scout Saturday: Wildlife and Naturalist Badges, September 1, 2012
Cost: $6SNC will host Bear Scouts in the morning and Webelos in the afternoon. These programs fill fast! Call today to reserve your scout's place.
Sharing Your World With Wildlife
Bear scouts will learn about local animals, meet a snake, make a bird feeder, and talk about threatened and endangered species.
Naturalist
Webelo scouts will learn about bird flyways, poisonous plants & venomous reptiles, discuss food chains and report on species found only in our area.
Registration required. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .
A full day of science and experiments for boy scouts, fulfilling the requirements for this outstanding badge! Activities include comparing species diversity of two field sites, learning about endangered species and conducting an experiment on the best way to clean up an oil spill.
6 hours, $25 per scout
Please note: a minimum of 8 scouts are needed to schedule this badge
Weather, Soil & Water Conservation, Geology, Bird Study, Mammal Study*, Introduction to Plant Science*, or Wilderness Survival*
3 hours, $10 per scout
(*Scouts will need to fulfil at least one requirement individually after the program.)
Naturalist, Forester, or Geology
1.5 hours, $6 per scout
Nature Craft
2.5 hours, $10 per scout
Soil and Water Conservation, Weather, Maps, or Sharing Your World with Wildlife
1.5 hours, $6 per scout
SNC often has projects in and around our building that are perfect service projects or Eagle Scout projects. Call us at (435)755-3239 for more information.
Interest Projects
Wildlife, Ecl-Action, Digging Through the Past, or Orienteering
3 hours, $10 per scout
Finding Your Way, Rocks Rock, or Earth Conections
2 hours, $8 per scout
Frosty Fun
3 hours, $12 per scout (includes snowshoe rental)
Animals, Plants, Eco-Explorer, or Earth & Sky
1.5 hours, $6 per scout