Boy & Cub Scout Programs
Cub, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs at Tifft Nature Preserve and the Buffalo Museum of Science
Some programs have pre-requisites that must be completed before the session in order to complete the badge.
Pre-requisites are due at least one week prior to the program. Please send to Buffalo Museum of Science ATTN: Mary Hughes
Your boy or girl scout may also participate in our public Camp-Ins. Click here for more information!
CUB SCOUT & WEBELOS PROGRAMS
All ages Cub Scouts and Webelos: Geology Belt Loop and Pin(This is NOT the Webelos activity pin) |
It all starts with rocks! There’s nothing that doesn’t depend on them. What’s the difference between a rock and a mineral? How do you tell 1 mineral from another? Get the scoop on these and other rock-related inquiries. Start your own collection. Location: Buffalo Museum of Science |
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Webelos Naturalist Badge |
It’s everywhere!!—nature, that is. Get on a first name basis with plants and animals. Track birds and their flyways. Take a journey into metamorphosis, scope out the wetlands, and more. |
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Webelos Forester Badge |
Forests are a big part of the outdoor Scout experience. Learn to label the leaves. How do trees tell weather? Defy gravity? There’s a world of mystery in the tales of a tree. |
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All Ages Cub Scouts and Webelos: Fishing Belt Loop and Pin |
Fishing is always fun. Spend part of your day learning about different types of equipment; getting tips on casting; kinds of bait and how to use them, and FISHING! |
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All Ages Cub Scouts and Webelos: Map and Compass Belt Loop and Pin |
Ever wondered what all those map symbols mean? What is a compass bearing? Why and how does a compass work? Get involved with a skill that lasts a lifetime, and works even when your geocaching unit doesn’t. |
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Cub Scout Astronomy Belt Loop & Pin |
Get into the basics of astronomy. How does a telesccope work? How many planets are there? When can you see them in the sky? What’s in our solar system? Why are there different constellations out at different times of the year? It’s “out of this world”! More Info: Pizza Snack and drink provided. Pre-registration required by calling the Greater Niagara Frontier Boy Scout Council at 716-891-4073 or use the GNFC website. |
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Cub Scout Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop & Pin |
How do animals live and depend on each other? Find out about this and the responsibilities of protecting wildlife to prevent endangerment and extinction. Get some pointers on turning your backyard into a better place for our outdoor neighbors. |
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Webelos Scientist Badge |
You can’t avoid science. It controls everything we do. Air pressure, optical illusions, the laws of motion…It’s a crash course in the they way the world works. Location: Tifft Nature Preserve Date/Time: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 10:00am—2:00pm OR Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:00am—2:00pm OR Saturday, February 9, 2013 10:00am—2:00pm OR Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:00—3:30 pm Fees: $10 per Scout More Info: Snack and drink provided. Pre-registration required. Call the Greater Niagara Frontier Boy Scout Council 716 891-4073 or use the GNFC website. If sessions not listed, call 716-440-8848. |
BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS
Boy Scout Fingerprinting Merit Badge
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It was one of the first important forensic tools. It’s purported to be one of the few things about you that will never change. Fingerprinting may not be as cutting edge as DNA, but it still holds a prominent place in crime solution. Do you know what kind of prints you have? The basic principles of the methodology? Find out in this merit badge session. |
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Boy Scout Nature Merit Badge
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Nature covers so many different areas, it could never be boring—always something new to learn. Investigate birds, mammals, reptiles, arthropods, fish, plants, rocks and how they all fit in the scheme of things. Pre-registration required by calling the Greater Niagara Frontier Council: 716-891-4073 or register at GNFC. Snack and drink provided
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Boy Scout Indian Lore Merit Badge
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The Native American story is a real part of the heritage in Western New York. Earn a merit badge and learn about another time, another way of life. |
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Boy Scout Astronomy Merit Badge
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It covers everything. You can truly say this is the universal science. How do we know what goes on tens of trillions of miles away in space, even when we’ve never been there? Why isn’t Pluto a planet, anymore? Do we know what dark matter is? Or is it dark energy? What do you see when you view the night sky, anyway? |
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Boy Scout Weather Merit Badge
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The atmosphere surrounds us and plays a large part in our everyday life—from what we wear to what we do (or don’t do). This is your chance to get better acquainted with this powerful influence. You’ll have a chance to do some predicting of your own and learn why predictions often don’t come true. |
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Boy Scout Electricity Merit Badge
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Currents, rheostats, potential difference, amps, rectifier—learn the lingo of the “field” that’s made our life so convenient. Combine that with experiments and you have an “electrifying” afternoon |
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Boy Scout Archaeology Merit Badge
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This is a science that helps us understand what we are today, and where we’ve been in the past. Learn about some of the methodologies that fuel the discoveries. |
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Boy Scout Environmental Science Merit Badge
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Our solutions to the pollution issues of the day will determine the quality of life for years to come. Investigate solutions and methods to increase your understanding of the problems that range from your own backyard to the rest of the world. |
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Boy Scout Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
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Use it (wisely) or lose it! Boy Scouts have a vested interest in preserving the natural world. Camping isn’t much fun on a parking lot. Earn your Merit Badge and investigate some practical ways of impacting the earth in a positive way. |
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Boy Scout Bird Study Merit Badge
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Learn the “best of the birds”—form and function: life and lore; adaptations and abilities. |
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Boy Scout Forestry Merit Badge
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Can you tell the forest from the trees? Investigate the species and their relationships with each other and with us. Think of how many products we extract from this woody branch of the plant family. |
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Boy Scout Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge
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Study the characteristics and care of these “cold-blooded” critters. How are they similar and how do they differ? What part do they play in the overall ecology. Life cycles take strange turns in some species. Come explore the life and times of these unique creatures |
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Boy Scout Insect Study Merit Badge
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There are more species of insects in the world than all others put together. Some have bizarre forms—and lifestyles. They do tremendous good for the world. We can’t live without them, much as some might like to try. |
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Boy Scout Fishing Merit Badge
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The real all-American pastime is fishing. Learn more about identifying the fish you catch, knots to know, the rules to follow, how a fish “works”, and the part it plays in our environment as you enjoy a “day at the shore”. |
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Boy Scout Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badge
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Part of scouting is learning to be a good steward of natural resources. Explore the different methods and career possibilities involved in helping nature maintain the balance. |
