The Discovery area is Wah-Tut-Ca’s Technology, Nature and Science Center. The Discovery program consists of self-discovery areas, featured events and advancement opportunities. Self-discovery stations are set up around the area and along the Ecology trail. These stations allow Scouts to explore a wide range of topics at their own pace. Some of the topics that you many want to explore include Soil types, Bug traps, Bones, Aquariums, Gardens, Sea Monkeys, Nest boxes, Soil Profiles, Natural Water Filters, Science and the list goes on. At the Discovery area, there is no end to the fun and learning.
Advancement Opportunities
Rank Requirements: Tenderfoot 11, Second Class 5, and First Class 6
Other: Troop Conservation Award, World Conservation Award, and William T. Hornaday Award
Merit Badges: Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Insect Life, Mammal Study, Nature, Pulp and Paper, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Weather