Just for Kids
Forestry Merit Badge
Gibson Woods • Sunday, June 24 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Ages 11+ • 219-844-3188 to register
Scouts will learn to recognize forest habitat and characteristics of some trees common to the Calumet region. We will identify tree species and how they are important to wildlife and humans. We will identify and examine some causes of tree damage. Forestry management practices will be discussed. Participants should bring a sketchbook or camera to this workshop. Prerequisites: 3, 7.
Scout Badges for Girl and Cub Scout Troops Offered September through May at Gibson Woods
Are you looking for fun and exciting ways to earn badges? Come to Gibson Woods Nature Preserve and let our staff help you explore the wonderful world of nature. We offer various workshops to fill some of the requirements for badges (badge not included in program). Call Gibson Woods at 219-844-3188 to find out what badge requirements will be covered in the workshops.
| Girl Scouts | Cub Scouts |
|---|---|
| Brownies: Watching Wildlife • Earth and Sky • Water Everywhere | Bear: Sharing Your World with Wildlife |
| Juniors: Wildlife • Earth Connections | Webelos: Naturalist • Forester |
| Cadettes and Seniors: Wildlife • All about Birds |
Troop Registration: Badge programming is $1 per person, including adults, with a $10 minimum and a 30 person maximum. Workshops are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. September through May. To register, call the park department office at 219-769-PARK. Groups must register at least two weeks in advance. Only one badge per workshop.
It’s a Wild, Wild Woods at Gibson Woods
“It’s all about Habitat”
Wednesday, July 18 Ages 5-8
Friday, July 20 Ages 9-12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 per person per day
Be sure to bring a sack lunch and something to drink.
Pre-registration is required at least three days in advance: 219-844-3188
Individual sign-ups only – no groups
Spend the middle of the day discovering the nature you have in your own yard. We’ll be building our own house, meeting our neighbors and taking a close look at nature in our own neighborhood.
Discover Nature Camp at Gibson Woods
“Plants and People Go Together”
Wednesday, July 25 Ages 5-8
Friday, July 27 Ages 9-12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 per person per day
Be sure to bring a sack lunch with something to drink so we can picnic among the plants.
Pre-registration is required at least three days in advance: 219-844-3188
Individual sign-ups only – no groups
What makes a plant a plant? Plants are living breathing organisms. We could not live without them. Join us to learn more about the secret life of plants. Can they be cold or hot; happy or sad?
For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30