Patuxent Research Refuge Scout Workshops 2013

Listed below is the 2013 Scout Workshop schedule.  Please remember to read the below details carefully and that workshop registrations begin at 9:15 AM exactly one month prior to the date of workshop.

If you have additional questions about our scouting opportunities please visit our website at http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/scoutvisits.htmlor contact our Scout Coordinator, Laurel Harrison at Laurel_Harrison@fws.gov.  Thank you for your continued support!

*Patuxent Research Refuge***

*Scout Workshops 2013*

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 accepteduntil 9:15 AM one month priorto 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*. (Back-to-back Webelos Workshops are to allow more packs an opportunity. Please limit total scouts to 10 per pack in back-to-back events.)  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.

*Cub Scouts:*

*Tiger Conservation Belt Loop Workshop*

*Tigers will complete belt loop requirements *

*and 4 of 5 requirements toward conservation pin.*

*Sunday, Feb. 24th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

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*Bear Sharing Your World with Wildlife*

*Sunday, March 17th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Sunday, October 13th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Saturday, November 2nd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Join us for a half day workshop learning about conserving wildlife, the

people that help wildlife and how you can help too!   *

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*Cub Scouts:*

*Webelos Naturalist Workshops*

*Saturday, June 1st 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm *

*Sunday, June 2nd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Sunday, July 28th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm***

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*Webelos Forester Workshops*

*Saturday, September 28th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Sunday, September 29th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Sunday, October 27th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

*Boy Scouts:*

*Boy Scout** Fish and Wildlife Management*

*Sunday, April 21st 9:30 am – 3:30 pm*

*Designed for boys interested in exploring a career in environmental science – will complete all requirements except #5. (Need Merit Badge Counselor for #5) Bring a bag lunch.*

*There will be an opportunity for a service project at the end of this workshop as it coincides with Earth Day.*

**For more information about how leaders can utilize the exhibits and trails; visit our “*Program Links*” page at patuxent.fws.gov, via the *National Wildlife Visitor Center* and *Scout Programs* tabs.**

Amy Shoop

Visitor Services

Patuxent Research Refuge