Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
NATURE
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Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
NATURE |
Delaware Academy of Science |
| Course Description |
Scouts learn about the nature around them at the Iron Hill Science Center. Nature is one of the elective merit badges for the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award for Boy Scouts, as well as the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. |
| Who can participate? | Current members of the Boy Scouts of America. Registration limited to 15 scouts. |
| Dates & Location |
Saturday, June 21, 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:
1) Nature Merit Badge pamphlet, 2023 edition 2) Printed workbook of the Nature workbook - 2024 edition 3) If requirements #4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, or 4h were completed with a different counselor, please bring your completed blue card record as proof to receive credit for these requirements. Requirements 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, and 4h can be completed in other merit badges that are taught here and available at IHMBC.org. |
| Counselor | Maureen Zieber, Museum Director |
| Online Registration | To Register, Click [HERE] |
| Arrival | Plan to arrive 10 minutes early, late arrivals disrupt the program. |
| Attire | Scouts will be indoors and outdoors, please wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Snacks, a water bottle, and insect repellant, if desired, are permitted. |
| Parents and Siblings | Parents and mature siblings are welcome if they do not impact the program. Sometimes, parents can assist the Counselor. Science Center entrance fees may apply for parents and siblings who remain in the Science Center as visitors. |
| Weather | In the unlikely event that a program is cancelled, scouts will be notified. |
| Resources | Nature Merit Badge Pamphlet, 2023 edition
usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/nature.pdf |
| Questions | Program: Maureen Zieber, (302) 368-5703 or IronHillMuseum2@Gmail.com
Registrar: Robin Broomall (302)738-9943 rbroomall@usa.net  |