Bears: Fur, Feathers & Ferns
In this adventure, Bears will explore the outdoor world of mammals, birds, plants, and more! They will understand that every living thing has a home—often very close by. Scouts will also discover that almost every living thing’s neighborhood is a home to at least one type of another living thing. Protecting those homes, called habitats, is up to everyone, and Bears can help!
Highlights include:
- Learning about the world of creatures, and how we affect their environment
- Practicing ways to conserve in the world around us
- Identifying the animals and plants around us as we take a one-mile hike
- Observing wildlife from a distance, and recording what we saw
- Using magnifying glasses to take a closer look at the trees and other plants around us
Bears: Picnic Basket
This adventure introduces Bear Scouts to the fun of preparing their own meals and snacks. They learn basic skills and safety practices when cooking inside or outside. Scouts also learn how to select, prepare, and perfect their own recipes. The skills learned in this adventure can be the groundwork for the Cooking merit badge and the quartermaster leadership position once the Bear joins a Troop.
Highlights Include
- Create your own Bear cookbook using at least five recipes you can cook or prepare either on your own or with some adult help.
- With the help of an adult, select one food item, and follow a recipe to prepare it for your family in your kitchen. Clean up after the preparation and cooking.
- With the help of an adult, select one food item, and follow a recipe to prepare it outdoors for your family or den. Clean up after the preparation and cooking.
