Northwoods Scout Reservation
The Nature/Ecology Center

Nature Center

This is the program area that gives real emphasis to the importance of conserving our natural
resources, and learning the relationship between living and non-living elements of our planet
Earth. Beyond the merit badge offerings, there are special events and nature trails to walk
with your buddy or patrol.

Merit Badge Merit Badge
Slots
Pre-Camp
Prerequisites
Comments
Bird Study Independent 5,6,7
Environmental Science 2 3e(1) or 3e(2), 4
Fish & Wildlife Mngt. 1 5,6c,7d at home or 7c at camp Bring Fishing Gear.
Fishing 1   Bring Fishing Gear.
Fly Fishing 1   Bring Fishing Gear.
Forestry 1 5b at home or 5a at camp
Geology 1 12a or b
Insect Study Independent 3,7,9
Mammal Study 1  4
Nature 1 4,5
Oceanography Independent 7c or e, 8
Reptile & Amphibian 1 8,9
Soil & Water Conservation 1  
Space Exploration 1 5,7 Scout must have a rocket.
Veterinary Medicine 1    
Weather 1 8, 9b

Program Area Schedule

Nature Center



 4000 West Michigan Avenue
 Lansing, Michigan, 48917 USA
 Telephone: 517-321-9400

 


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