For Scouts: Geology Merit Badge

Activity
2025 Annual|#27093

Dec 13, 2025
Age at least 11 yrs but less than 18 yrs, Mixed
Scouts & Youth GroupsYouth
Activity locationFullersburg Woods

Description

Explore the world of minerals, rocks and fossils of northeastern Illinois through this hands-on experience. Instructors will cover the Earth History option for requirement 5. Scouts will need to complete prerequisite material to earn the badge.

Visit scouting.org for badge description and requirements. Ages 11 - 17. To register by phone instead, call 630-850-8110.

Prerequisite:
Complete requirement 4a OR 4b, and turn it in at the start of the program.

Activity meeting dates

Dec 13, 2025
Sat9:00 AM - Noon

Instructor

Fullersburg Naturalist

More Information

Number of sessions1
Map - Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center Map
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$30.00
14 openings remaining
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Notes

Fullersburg Woods is located on Spring Road 0.5 miles south of 31st Street and 0.5 miles north of York Road. Follow the signs to the Annex Building.

The instructors will cover most requirements, and scouts who come with completed prerequisite material, will earn the entire badge. For requirement 5, we will cover section "d".

Prerequisites: The following requirements must be completed and turned in on the day of the program. Requirements: Complete one: 4a OR 4b.