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Brownie - Bugs Badge

Insects are interesting critters that help us in many ways. Join the Briar Bush staff to learn what makes an insect an insect, explore the trails in search of bugs, and learn why these little creatures benefit us so much. 

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Brownie - Cabin Camper Badge

Camping is always an adventure! Learn how to plan and pack for a camping trip. Plan and cook a meal. Learn a new camping skill like fire-building. Explore the trails while taking a hike!

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Brownie - Eco-Friend Badge

Explore the Briar Bush trails in search of animal homes. Learn how to protect this forest habitat for critters that inhabit it! 

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Brownie - Pets Badge

Whether they're cute and cuddly or slimy and scaly, pets are so much fun. If you hope to have a pet someday, or have one now, use this badge to learn how to take good care of them. The Briar Bush staff takes great care of their resident animals, so come learn from the best! 

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Brownie - Senses Badge

Get ready to use your five senses to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the natural world around you. Go on a scavenger hunt, listen to the birds, follow your nose, discover the tiny taste buds found on your tongue, and feel the textures of nature. Use your senses to explore all that Briar Bush has to offer. 

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Brownie - Space Science Adventurer Badge

Whether you’ve searched for shooting stars or found shapes in the clouds, you’ve probably already spent some time looking at the sky. Now’s your chance to explore the night sky at Briar Bush! 

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Brownie - STEM Career Exploration Badge

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at Briar Bush? Learn more about the role of an environmental educator by participating in nature-based activities and asking questions! 

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Junior - Animal Habitats Badge

How are wild and domestic animals similar? How are they different? Learn more about the habitats of wild and domestic animals, discover why some animals become endangered and/or extinct, and help protect the habitats of the wild and domestic animals at Briar Bush! 

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Junior - Camper Badge

What happens at Briar Bush after dark? An overnight trip in the great outdoors brings you closer to nature and allows you to explore Briar Bush after dark. Watch a sky full of stars, cook a meal over the fire, learn how to tie a knot or build a campfire, and explore the darkened area around you. Look forward to a night of discovery!

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Junior - STEM Career Exploration Badge

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at Briar Bush? Learn more about the role of an environmental educator by participating in nature-based activities and asking questions! 

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Cadette - Night Owl Badge

Interesting things happen at Briar Bush after dark. Animals that are hardly ever seen during the day make their presence known at night. Explore what a night at Briar Bush has to offer by learning about our resident nocturnal animals, exploring and using your five senses on a night hike, examining the night sky, and so much more!

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Cadette - STEM Career Exploration Badge

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at Briar Bush? Learn more about the role of an environmental educator by participating in nature-based activities and asking questions! 

Tigers in the Wild Adventure

Learn how to prepare for a hike through the Six Essentials, Leave No Trace, and Outdoor Code. Explore the Briar Bush trails in search of plants and wild animals. Then, meet some of Briar Bush's resident animals!

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Call of the Wild Adventure

Learn how to be prepared when venturing outdoors. Then, explore the Briar Bush trails on a guided hike!

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Critter Care Adventure

Briar Bush is known for its animal ambassadors! Join us to learn about the responsibilities of pet ownership and how to properly care for different types of pets.

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Outdoor Adventurer Adventure

Join us at Briar Bush for some outdoor fun! Learn how to plan for an outdoor activity, then participate in a guided hike, pond study, and knot tying!