Ecology Area

Since the earliest days of Scouting, nature and conservation activities have held an important place in the Scouting movement. From the earth's environment to the far reaches of space, the Ecology Area has it all.

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Ecology Facilities

  

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Ecology Merit Badges Offered

Merit Badge Pre-Requisites Recommended Additional Costs Comments
Recommendations
Astronomy     None  
Bird Study        
Citizenship in the Nation        
Environmental Science #6 & 7   None Not recommended for  1st year camper 
Due to the nature of the material, this badge is recommended for Scouts who have completed the seventh grade. This merit badge requires extra time.
Fish & Wildlife Management #5   None  
Fishing None   Bait  
Geology None   None Taught on request only - must be requested at the pre-camp meeting on June 11th
Mammal Study None   None  
Nature #5 #4 None  
Oceanography        
Reptile & Amphibian Study #8   None  
Soil & Water Conservation None   None  


 

Other Ecology Programs Offered

Fishing Equipment may be rented from the quartermaster by any Scoutmaster. Cost for fishing equipment rental is $1.00 for the week and tickets can be purchased in the Trading Post.


 


The Ecology Area will conduct additional demonstrations and presentations every week. Times will be announced throughout the week.


 
Big Fish Award - The largest fish caught by a Scout in camp will receive an award. This award is presented weekly. Fishing poles are available to be signed out from the Quartermaster. Fishing equipment can only be signed out for one day at a time. A waiting list will be maintained by the Quartermaster.

 


Recycling - There are recycle containers in various locations, please recycle any pop cans or similar cans in these containers.

 
 

 
 Chesterfield Scout Reservation
22 Sugar Hill Rd - Williamsburg, MA  01090 - (413) 296-4248