Explorers Naturalist Activity Badge
Explorers Naturalist Activity Badge
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The sound of birdsong, surrounded by trees, mud underfoot, it feels good to be in the wild.
You should be aiming to work towards this badge over 6 to 12 months.
How to earn your badge:
Demonstrate your interest in the natural world by regularly taking part in relevant activities and using a variety of study and conservation techniques over a period of time.
Show how you’ve improved and developed your skills.
Share skills in recording and observing the natural world with a group of young people.
Take an in-depth look at how human activity is affecting the natural world, particularly pollution, deforestation and new farming techniques.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of natural history terminology, particularly local animal and plant species along with other specialist words.
Tips
- Try contacting Local or National environmental volunteer groups and offer to assist in their activities.
- Create and maintain a suitably large wildlife area and record the wildlife it attracts. For example; a pollinator patch or pond.
July 2024.
Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.