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 Cub and Boy Scout Programs
at Tifft Nature Preserve and
the Buffalo Museum of Science
Some programs have pre-requisites that must be completed before the session in order to complete the badge.
Boy Scouts: Please bring merit badge card signed by your troup leader.

 
  
 
Boy Scout Programs
at Tifft Nature Preserve
Pre-Registration and Payment required at least one week before all programs.

Call Robin at 716.896.5200 for more information.
  
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Soil & Water Merit Badge
Use it (wisely) or loose it.  Boy Scouts have a vested interest in preserving the natural world.  Earn your merit badge and learn some practical ways to impact the earth in a positive way.

One of the two requirements for #7 should be done prior to the session (7e recommended).  Snack and drink provided. Bring your own lunch in a reusable container.

Saturday, April 26, 2008
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve
$12.50 per Scout

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Bird Study Merit Badge
Learn the best of the birds, form and function, life and lore, and adaptations and abilities. 

Requirement #5 should be started prior to the session.  A bird chart and notebook will be mailed to you upon registration. Snack and drink provided. Bring your own lunch in a reusable container.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve
$12.50 per Scout

   
Fishing Merit Badge
Fun and fishing all in one! Part of Requirement #9 (to clean and cook a fish) should be done prior to the session.  Bring your own fishing pole or let us know upon registration that you will need to use one of our poles.  Snack and drink provided. Bring your own lunch in a reusable container.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve
$12.50 per Scout
 Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badge
For those who love the outdoors for sport or recreation, methods of using it wisely make a difference. Explore ways our government manages use in the wild and what you can do to help.  Requirement #5 should be done prior to the session (5b recommended).  Snack and drink provided. Bring your own lunch in a reusable container.

Saturday, June 7, 2008
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve
$12.50 per Scout
  
 
Cub Scout Programs
at Tifft Nature Preserve

Pre-Registration and Payment required at least one week before all programs.

Call Robin at 716.896.5200 for more information.
  
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Forester Activity Pin (Webelos/Cub Scouts)
Forests are a big part of the outdoor Scout experience. Learn how to label the leaves and tell how trees forecast weather. There’s a world of mystery in the tales of a tree. A tree ID chart will be sent to you upon registration. Bring an
identified leaf with you.

Saturday May 10
Ages 8-10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tifft Nature Preserve
Fee: $8 per Scout
Snack and drink provided
Bring your own lunch

 

 

  
 
Cub/Girl Scout Programs
at the Buffalo Museum of Science

Pre-Registration and Payment required at least one week before all programs.

Call Robin at 716.896.5200 for more information.
  
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Camp-In: Science Magic
What do air, paper and people have in common? They are all things you can use to do fun and magical science that will amaze your friends. A pizza snack, crafts, video and breakfast are all part of the fun. 

Ages 6-12
Saturday, May 3 through
Sunday, May 4
5:30 PM – 9:30 AM
$26 per Child; $11 per Adult
 

 

 

Camp-In: Science of Sports
Discover the fascinating science behind your favorite sports activities such as ice-skating, baseball and basketball through fun hands-on experiments. A pizza snack, crafts, video and breakfast are all part of the fun.

Ages 7-12
Saturday, March 29 through Sunday, March 30

Saturday, April 26 through
Sunday, April 27

5:30 PM – 9:30 AM
$26 per Child; $11 per Adult