Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
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Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
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Delaware Academy of Science |
| Course Description |
Scouts will learn all about soil with an emphasis on the soils of Delaware. Soil and Water Conservation is one of the elective merit badges for the World Conservation Award for Boy Scouts, and 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, January 25, 2025 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 bring a blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Scouts should read the following: 1) Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge pamphlet, 2019 edition. 2) Printed copy of the Soil & Water conservation workbook to fill-in during class - June 2024 edition. |
| Counselor | Maureen Zieber, Museum 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. Snacks and a water bottle if desired. |
| Parents and Siblings | Parents and siblings are welcome if they do not impact the program. Sometimes, parents can assist the Counselor. Museum entrance fees may apply for parents and siblings who remain in the Museum as site visitors. |
| Weather | In the unlikely event that a program is canceled, scouts will be notified. |
| Resources | Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Pamphlet, 2019 edition
usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Soil-and-Water-Conservation.pdf |
| Questions | Program: Maureen Zieber, (302) 368-5703 or ironhillmuseum2@gmail.com
Other: Robin Broomall (302)738-9943 rbroomall@usa.net  |