Naturalist (Scout)

Either: 

Study the natural history (i.e. plant and animals) for at least 3 months, of either a piece of seashore, sand dune, rocks or garden/vegetation; or a length of roadside verge; or a length of stream, river or canal or a small pond, not less than 100 m. 

Explain the results of the study to the Examiner, using field notes, simple sketches or photographs and sketch maps. 

Discuss with the Examiner how the natural history of the site studied could be affected by man's activities or management: 

e.g. waste oil discharged by oil tankers at sea; cutting hedges and roadside verges by machine instead of manually. 

Or: 

Make a detailed study of any one plant or animal (i.e. ferns, grasses, wild flowers, trees and shrubs; butterflies, moths or other insects, amphibians, wild animals, birds, fish etc). Discuss with the Examiner the results of observations and sources of any information used, i.e. museums, books etc. 

Make a visit to any natural conservation area in Singapore and display an understanding of how man’s activities or management could affect the site. 

Show a general understanding of the efforts by the government or any non-governmental organisation involved in the protection of natural environment. 

*To be listed as an environment badge for First Class Scout Badge.