Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and other scouting-type groups can earn their merit badges by participating in programs designed specifically for them. Seasonal events teach visitors fascinating facts about an array of subjects, which can include nocturnal critters, reptiles and amphibians, spider and insects, and more. The Nature Center also has available opportunities for Eagle Scout projects, Girl Scout Service Award projects, and other volunteer groups.
Please check the flyers below for detailed information and the schedule on our community events page for specific dates already planned, which include: February 24: Astronomy Night (Cub Scouts). March 10: Environmental Science Merit Badge. March 24: Webelos Jr. Naturalist. April 14: Mammals Merit Badge. May 12: Environmental Science Merit Badge.
JUST ADDED! "Birds, Birds, Birds" on February 25th; from 8am to 10am. Take a bird walk along our nature trail and learn to identify some of the birds here at Hidden Valley as we talk about bird behaviors, migration, and flyways. Bring your hammer and build a bird house to take home. Reservations required. Cost is $5 per child. (Meets Bear Achv. 5b, c, d, g)
