Scouts ages 11–17 can earn their Environmental Science merit badge through hands-on field activities at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. This full-morning program immerses young explorers in ecological study across the arboretum's diverse landscapes, from forest ecology to water quality assessment.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739
Cost: $30
Note: Ages 11–17. Scouts are asked to wear Class B attire, bring a bagged lunch, a field journal, a pen, and a blue card signed by their Scoutmaster.