Scout Programs
The KU Natural History Museum offers scout programs for a variety of groups including Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts BSA. Programs are led by Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Eleanor Gardner who is also a paleontologist and a life-long Girl Scout. See a full list of programs below.
Girl Scout Badges
- Design in Nature Badge
- Eco Learner Badge
- Numbers in Nature Badge
- Outdoor Art Maker Badge
- Shapes in Nature Badge
- Design in Nature Badge
- Bugs Badge
- Eco Friend Badge
- Numbers in Nature badge
- Outdoor Art Creator Badge
- Shapes in Nature Badge
- Animal Habitats Badge
- Design in Nature Badge
- Flowers Badge
- Geocacher Badge
- Numbers in Nature Badge
- Outdoor Art Explorer Badge
- Shapes in Nature Badge
- Night Owl Badge
- Trees Badge
- Outdoor Art Apprentice Badge
- Voice for Animals Badge
- Eco Explorer Badge
- Outdoor Art Expert Badge
Eco Advocate Badge
Outdoor Art Master Badge
Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA Programs
- Backyard Jungle Adventure Loop
- Digging in the Past Adventure Loop
- Super Science Adventure Loop
- Adventures in Science Pin
- Earth Rocks! Pin
- Environmental Science Badge
- Geology Badge
- Insect Study Badge
- Mammal Study Badge
- Plant Science Badge
- Reptile & Amphibian Study Badge
I Dig Fossils Fun Patch
In addition to earning official badges connected to the skills they’re learning, Scouts can also earn Fun Patches for participating in special events or activities. The KUNHM is proud to offer a unique fun patch all about the field of paleontology called the I Dig Fossils Patch — Become a paleontologist for an afternoon. Explore the history of life in our fossil hall, enjoy hands-on activities, and learn about paleontology-related career options!
