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Patuxent Research Refuge
Scout Workshops 2012

The following workshops for Scouts are being offered this year and will cover most or all requirements for the badges indicated. These workshops are free, however, donations are greatly appreciated and can be donated through the Friends of Patuxent. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling 301-497-5887. Registration will not be accepted until 9:15 AM one month prior to the date of the workshop (i.e., the workshop is on October 1st,, registration will not be accepted until 9:15am on September 1st). A maximum of 10 scouts will be accepted from each pack and/or troop. Participants must stay for the entire workshop. All workshops will be held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Please note that all workshops are subject to change or cancellation dependent upon availability of staff and/or low registration numbers. Other programs may be available, call and ask to speak to our Scout Coordinator.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout workshops are currently
being revised and updated due to the
change in requirements. We hope to
have new workshops aligned by this
fall.

To inquire about scheduling a visit
for your troop, please contact:
Laurel_Harrison@fws.gov

Cub Scouts

Tiger Conservation Belt Loop Workshop
Tigers will complete belt loop and 4 of 5 requirements toward conservation pin.
Sunday, Feb. 26th 1:00 – 4:00

Bear Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Join us for a half day workshop learning about conserving wildlife, the people that help wildlife and how you can help too!
Saturday, March 17th 9:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, March 18th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 9th 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Webelos Naturalist Workshops
Sunday, April 15th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday, May 6th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Webelos Forester Workshops
Sunday, July 29th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, October 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm
Sunday, October 28th 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Boy Scouts

Fish and Wildlife Management
Designed for boys interested in exploring a career in environmental science – will complete all requirements except #5. Bring a bag lunch.
Sunday, Oct. 21st 10:00am – 3:00pm