Calendar

July 19
9am-12pm
Storm Drain Stenciling
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Matt Garmon at (708) 828-1448 or via email.

July 22, 5:30pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 10am
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 1pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

August 4, 7pm
Rain Garden Workshop
by Stacy James, Water Resources Scientist with the Prairie Rivers Network.
Normal Public Library Community Room

Boy and Cub Scout Programs and Merit Badges

Boy Scouts

Bird Study

Observe and identify various species of bird and learn why birds are a good indicator of the environment.

Energy

Understand the flow of heat energy. Learn 6 different forms of energy and how each form can be converted. Become aware of the world’s energy sources and how long they are expected to last. Learn what fuels the United States uses to produce energy.

Environmental Science

Understand the history of environmental science. Hands-on activities about ecology, air pollution, water pollution, endangered species, and resource recovery. We also look at land use practices and careers

Forestry

Learn to identify trees and how they promote ecological and economic well-being. Investigate forest management practices

Mammal Study

Learn about what makes mammals unique. Investigate animal tracks and scat and create a conservation project. .

Nature

Learn the differences between animals such as invertebrates, vertebrates, and mammals. Discover how plants and animals are important to one another and learn about the 4-step food chain.

Pulp and Paper

Learn about the history of papermaking and the plants papers are made from. Make recycled paper while learning about the process in paper mills.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Study characteristics of reptiles and amphibians in the United States and around the local areas and learn how to classify them by colors and markings.

Soil and Water Conservation

Learn about the components of soil and how plants utliize it to grow. Also learn about the necessity of conserving soil and water. Take a walk to find erosion, sedimentation or pollution problems, and discuss how these can be fixed.

Weather

Discover meteorology by learning about air movement, pressure changes, and clouds. Discuss dangerous weather and the safety measures that can be taken.

Cub Scouts

Your Living World (Wolf)

Learn about the world around you. Discuss plants and animals and what you can do to protect the earth.

Share Your World with Wildlife (Bear)

Discuss the interaction between humans and the world. Learn about pollution and pollution prevention.

Take Care of Your Planet (Bear)

Discover your planet earth. Examine various process and ecosystems and what you can do to preserve them.

Forester (Webelos)

Learn the different parts of a tree and what each of them do. Discuss which types of trees can be found in the different areas of the United States, and see how both wildlife and humans use forests.

Naturalist (Webelos)

Learn about bird flyways closest to your home and which birds use these flyways. Identify different venomous snakes and poisonous plants found in your area. Learn about the balance of nature and the food chain of an ecosystem chain of an ecosystem.

Program Fees – Per Person:

• Scout Program (1 hour) $5.00
• There is No Charge for adults.