Naturalist

Naturalist Scout Badge post 2002

The Scout Activity badges from post 2002 are circular with the Activity image on a blue background with a red border. The Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the shoulder and going down in order of achievement.

To earn the Naturalist Scout badge they must achieve the following

1.       Pick one of the following locations and, with appropriate permission, investigate the wildlife and plants found there. This activity should take at least one day.

a.       woodland

b.       parkland

c.        down land

d.       moor land

e.        seashore or sand dune

f.        hedgerow

g.        roadside verge

h.       stream, river or canal

i.         small pond

j.         wetland

k.       marshland

2.       Tell a knowledgeable adult what has been discovered using field notes, sketches, photographs or maps prepared on site.

3.       Find out more about any one plant, animal or particular wildlife.

4.       Discuss what has been found out, giving sources for information, for example museums, field guides or the internet.

5.       Discuss how human activities or management can affect wildlife.