Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Latta Plantation Nature Center BSA: Geocaching
Winter Tree ID
Mud Pies
Want to go on a high tech treasure hunt and earn a merit badge at the same time? Then join us for the Geocaching Merit Badge! We will cover many of the badge requirements and then hit the trail to find some actual caches placed in the nature preserve. Lunch and all equipment provided. Ages 11 to 18 $15.00 #41244 Jan 19 Sat 9:00am to 4:00pm
Want to know how to ID trees in the winter? Come join our naturalist on a hike and learn techniques to ID trees when there are no leaves on them. Terrain: Easy to moderate, 1.5 – 2 miles. Ages 18 and older FREE #41249 Jan 27 Sun 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Yummy! Mud pie sounds good. Make a mud pie and learn about soil, how it feels, and why it is important to plants, especially in our garden. Ages 4 to 12 FREE #41256 Feb 17 Sun 3:30pm to 4:30pm
BSA: Cooking
Climate change, species extinction and pollution are all hot button issues facing our world today. This badge covers most of those issues and gives a good overview of what we can do about it. Upon completion of this class, all scouts who participate fully in discussion and activities will earn their merit badge in Environmental Science. Lunch and supplies provided. Pre-work: determine 10 ways your family can help reduce pollution. Practice at least two of these methods for seven days, write a small report and bring it on badge day. Ages 11 to 18 $15.00 #41258 Feb 24 Sun 9:00am to 4:00pm
Snowflake Science Are all snowflakes really unique? Discover the answer to this question, and many more, as we learn all about these tiny crystals. We will also grow our own snowflakes and make recycled snow globes to take home! Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 6 and older $4.00 #41245 Jan 20 Sun 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Webelos Forester Badge and Naturalist Badge Join us at Latta Plantation Nature Center for a dual Webelos badge program where you will earn both your Forester and Naturalist Badges. Lunch will be provided. Ages 8 to 10 $12.00 #41246 Jan 20 Sun 10:00am to 3:30pm
Survival Basics Tired of watching reality TV about outdoor survival? Come out and learn some practical skills that could get you out of trouble in the backcountry. Topics covered will include: basic navigation (map and compass), primitive fires, shelter building, and more. Please bring water, a snack, and clothing appropriate to the weather (we will be outside!). Lunch will be provided. Ages 18 and older $15.00 #41247 Jan 26 Sat 9:00am to 3:00pm
Don’t know what to cook on your next campout? Don’t really know how to cook in the outdoors? Learn how to plan meals for your camping adventure and the different types of cooking methods you can use. Most badge requirements for this badge will be met with homework in order to receive badge. Lunch and all equipment provided. Ages 12 to 18 $15.00 #41250 Feb 2 Sat 9:00am to 4:00pm
Wolf Cub Scouts: Birds Join us this Sunday afternoon and earn your Birding Elective. We will read a book about birds, take a short hike to identify birds we see, record our observations. Ages 7 to 11 $3.00 #41251 Feb 3 Sun 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Warm and Fuzzies
BSA: Environmental Science
Haikus and Hickories Let the forest inspire you. Join us for an afternoon hike to learn about the trees, wildlife, and ways of expressing the joy of nature. Terrain: Easy to moderate, 1.5 – 2 miles Ages 18 and older FREE #41259 Feb 24 Sun 2:00pm to 4:00pm
It’s winter and our wild mammals have thick, fuzzy fur this time of the year. Come learn about some of these mammals and get a chance to touch furs in the nature center. Ages 4 and older FREE #41251 Feb 3 Sun 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Totally Turtles It’s winter and our wild mammals have thick, fuzzy fur this time of the year. Come learn about some of these mammals and get a chance to touch furs in the nature center. Ages 4 and older FREE #41255 Feb 17 Sun 1:30pm to 2:30pm
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Fairy House Festival - Saturday, Feb. 9 Build a Winter Den Bring the family out and build your own winter den on our Audubon Trail. Learn some tips and tricks from one of our environmental educators before you head out into the woods in search of the best fallen sticks, logs, and leaves for your masterpiece.
Come spend the afternoon discovering the joy and magic of fairy houses. Storytelling, face painting, crafts, activities and food will be available. Prizes for best fairy or gnome costume and best fairy houses will be awarded. Learn how to build your own fairy house on one of our nature trails. Enchanting fun for all ages! No registration required.
Meet at the Waterfront Parking Lot All Ages FREE #41248 Jan 26 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Winter 2012-2013
All Ages FREE #41252 Saturday, February 9, 10:00pm to 4:00pm
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