Bear Habitat
Bear Habitat, a Bear Required Adventure
The Bear Cub Scout handbook says,”A bear is at home in the outdoors, and so is a Bear Scout! In this Adventure, you’ll learn how to plan a one–mile walk with your den. Your walk may be around where you live, it may be on a historical trail that has been in use for hundreds of years, or it may be on a nature trail.
When we are outside, we also have responsibilities to make sure that others can enjoy the outdoors, too. Knowing and following the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids helps us do just that.“
Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!
Requirements:
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Prepare for a one-mile walk by gathering the Cub Scout Six Essentials and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.
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“Know Before You Go” Identify the location of your walk on a map and confirm your one-mile route.
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“Choose the Right Path” Learn about the path and surrounding area you’ll be walking on.
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“Trash Your Trash” Make a plan for what you’ll do with your personal trash or trash you find along the trail.
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“Leave What You Find” Take pictures along your walk or bring a sketchbook to draw five things that you want to remember on your walk.
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“Be Careful With Fire” Determine the fire danger rating along your path.
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“Respect Wildlife” From a safe distance, identify as you look up, down, and around you, six signs of any mammals, birds, insects, or reptiles.
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“Be Kind to Other Visitors” Identify what you need to do as a den to be kind to others on the path.
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With your den, pack, or family, go on your one-mile walk while practicing your Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.
