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Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Delaware Academy of Science
www.ironhill-museum.org
1355 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, Delaware 19702
www.IHMBC.Org

Course
Description
Scouts learn about ecology, pollution, endangered species and conservation. Scouts will perform interactive hands-on experiments that not only teach but are fun!
 
Environmental Science is one of the required merit badges for the World Conservation Award for Boy Scouts, and one of the required merit badges for the William T. Hornaday awards for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts.
 
Who can
participate?
Current members of the Boy Scouts of America. Registration limited to 15 scouts.    
Dates &
Location
Saturday, October 28, 2023
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Iron Hill Science Center
1115 Robert Melson Lane
Newark, DE 19702
CostProgram fee of $12.00 per scout - non-refundable
Helpful
Preparation
Scouts should mail a blue card signed by Scoutmaster to the registar. Scouts should read the following:
1) Environmental Science pamphlet, 2020 edition
2) Printed copy of the Environmental Science workbook - November 2020 Edition
3) Post-Requisites: one from #3c, #3e, #3f.
CounselorMaureen Zieber, Museum Director
Online
Registration
Registration Closed
ArrivalPlan to arrive 10 minutes early, late arrivals disrupt the program.
AttireScouts will be indoors and outdoors, please wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather.
Bring a lunch, snacks and water bottle as well as insect repellant if desired.
Parents and
Siblings
Parents and mature 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.
WeatherIn the unlikely event that a program is rescheduled, scouts will be notified.
ResourcesEnvironmental Science Merit Badge Pamphlet, 2020 edition
usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/environmental-science.pdf
Questions Program: Maureen Zieber, (302) 368-5703 or ironhillmuseum2@gmail.com
Other: Robin Broomall (302)738-9943     rbroomall@usa.net
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