April 7 Environmental Science (pre #3e1)

May 5 Mammal Study

June 2 Nature (pre #4A2)

July 7 Bird Study (pre #8))

Aug. 4 Plant Science (pre #8 option 3 F1 tree inventory)

Sept. 1 Reptile & Amphibian Study (pre #8)

Oct. 6 Fish & Wildlife Management (pre #5)

Typically held on the first Saturday of the month from 10am-4pm unless otherwise noted. Some additional pre-requirements may apply and need to be

completed before a blue card is signed. Program is conducted by a Certified Merit Badge Counselor.

All supplies, blue cards, and worksheets are provided except for supplies needed for pre-requirements. Please bring a lunch.

Cost: $30/scout, $25/Park members, troop discounts available. Parents are welcome to stay, but will need to pay Park admission.

Advance registration and payment is required. Last day to register is Tuesday the week of the class.

For more information visit our website: www.wildlifeprairiepark.org

call: (309)676-0998 ext 312 or email: programming@wildlifeprairie.org

3826 N. Taylor Rd

Hanna City, IL 61536

Boy Scout Merit Badge Days 2018

Below are requirements that need to be completed by the scout before or after the badge. The scout will not receive a blue card until these requirements are completed and turned into the counselor. Some

badges require charting and/or picture proof. If a requirement is asking that something be built or set out for observation you must show picture proof or bring in the item. Be sure to read requirements

thoroughly. If you have any questions please call 309-676-0998 ext. 312.

Environmental Science (pre #3e1) e. Endangered Species 1. Do research on one endangered species found in your state. Find out what its natural habitat is, why it is endangered, what is being done

to preserve it, and how many individual organisms are left in the wild. Prepare a 100-word report about the organism, including a drawing. Present your report to your patrol or troop.

Nature (pre #4A2)

4a. Birds 2. Make and set out a birdhouse OR a feeding station OR a birdbath. List what birds used it during a period of one month. Bird Study (pre #8) Do ONE of the following. For the option you choose, report what birds you hope to attract, and why.

a. Build a bird feeder and put it in an appropriate place in your yard or another location. b. Build a birdbath and put it in an appropriate place.

c. Build a backyard sanctuary for birds by planting trees and shrubs for food and cover. Plant Science (Pre #8 Option 3 F1) F. Complete EACH of these requirements:

1. Tree Inventory a. Identify the trees of your neighborhood or a park or section of your town. b. Collect, press, and label leaves, flowers, or fruits to document your inventory. c. List the types of trees by scientific name and give common names. Note the number and size (diameter at 4 feet above ground) of trees observed and determine the largest of each species in your study area.

d. Lead a walk to teach others about trees and their value, OR write and distribute materials that will help others earn about trees. Reptile & Amphibian Study (#8) Do ONE of the following:

a. Maintain one or more reptiles or amphibians for at least a month. Record food accepted, eating methods, changes in coloration, shedding of skins, and general habits; or keep the eggs of a reptile from the time of laying until hatching; or keep the eggs of an amphibian from the time of laying until their transformation into tadpoles (frogs) or larvae (salamanders).

b. Choose a reptile or amphibian that you can observe at a local zoo, aquarium, nature center, or other such exhibit (such as your classroom or school). Study the specimen weekly for a period of three months. At each visit, sketch the specimen in its captive habitat and note any changes in its coloration, shedding of skins, and general habits and behavior. Find out, either from information you locate on your own or by talking to the caretaker, what this species eats and what are its native habitat and home range, preferred climate, average life expectancy, and natural predators. Also identify any human caused threats to its population and any laws that protect the species and its habitat. After the observation period, share what you have learned with your counselor.

Fish & Wildlife Management (pre #5) Do ONE of the following:

a. Construct, erect, and check regularly at least two artificial nest boxes (wood duck, bluebird, squirrel, etc.) and keep written records for one nesting season. b. Construct, erect, and check regularly bird feeders and keep written records of the kinds of birds visiting the feeders for 2 weeks. c. Design and implement a backyard wildlife habitat improvement project and report the results.

d. Design and construct a wildlife blind near a game trail, water hole, salt lick, bird feeder, or birdbath and take good photographs or make sketches from the blind of any combination of 10 wild birds, mammals, reptiles, or amphibians.

Pre-Requirements