​SCOUTING AMERICA MERIT BADGE: BIRD STUDY(2 sessions)

Sunday, March 8 All About Birds and Birding Workshop 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, March 29 Birding Field Trip 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Independent assignments: Requirement 13(either option) and Requirement 5 (10 of the 20 journal entries on your own; the rest will be done in class)
Would your scout like to earn their bird study badge? Our merit badge counselors are certified. While completing this badge with the nature center, scouts will learn about birds, their connections to the natural world, tips for identifying them, go on a bird field trip with other scouts, use binoculars and a scope, and have a chance to see birds in their natural habitats. This year’s field trip will focus on winter ducks and possibly raptors. One parent is required to join their scout for the field trip for the purpose of driving to 2-3 locations, locally within a small geographic area. Equipment will be provided. During the workshop day at Rancocas, scouts will have a half hour lunch break and two 15-minute breaks. Scouts should bring lunch, snacks, and drinks and dress appropriately for both indoor and outdoor activities. Participation on both days is required to complete the badge. ​For questions/information, contact bWVyaXRiYWRnZXMgfCByYW5jb2Nhc25hdHVyZWNlbnRlciAhIG9yZw==.
​Cost: $45/per scout. Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/scouting-america-merit-badge-bird-study-spring--2026

You may also like the following events from Rancocas Nature Center:

• Next Tuesday, 3rd March, 05:15 pm, ***FULL: ​WOODCOCK FOR BEGINNERS: AMERICAN WOODCOCKS & THEIR AERIAL DISPLAYS in Westampton
• Next Saturday, 7th March, 10:30 am, ​BIRDING SANDY HOOK FIELD TRIP (Members Only) in Atlantic Highlands
• Next month, 22nd March, 01:30 pm, ESCAPE ART: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING—INSECT IMAGES (ages 16+) in Westampton

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