Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
BIRD STUDY
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Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
BIRD STUDY
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Delaware Academy of Science |
| Course Description |
Scouts learn basics of birding in hands-on applications. Learn how to use binoculars and discover local birds. Learn how to use a bird guide and learn a few bird songs Bird Study is one of the elective merit badges for the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award for Boy Scouts. |
| Who can participate? | Current members of the Boy Scouts of America. Registration limited to 15 scouts. |
| Dates & Location |
Saturday, May 10, 2025 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Iron Hill Science Center 1115 Robert Melson Lane Newark, DE 19702 |
| Cost | Program fee of $15.00 per scout - non-refundable |
| Helpful Preparation | Scouts should mail a blue card signed by Scoutmaster to the registar. Scouts should read the following:
Bird Study Merit Badge pamphlet, 2024 edition, Printed copy of the Bird Study workbook - April 2024 edition Prerequisite #8 completed, bring the object or picture of your project as proof. |
| Counselor | Maureen Zieber, Director |
| Online Registration | To Register, Click [HERE] |
| Arrival | Plan to arrive 10 minutes early, late arrivals disrupt the workshop. |
| Attire | Scouts will be indoors and outdoors, please wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Lunch, snacks, a water bottle, insect repellant and binoculars if desired. |
| Parents and Siblings | Parents and siblings are welcome if they do not impact the program. Sometimes, parents can assist the Counselor |
| Weather | In the unlikely event that a program is canceled, scouts will be notified. |
| Resources | Bird Study Merit Badge Pamphlet, 2024 edition
usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Bird-Study.pdf |
| Questions | Program: Counselor Maureen Zieber, (302)368-5703, ironhillmuseum2@gmail.com
Other: Robin Broomall (302)738-9943 rbroomall@usa.net |