Scout Programs

Be prepared for a wild educational experience.

Discovery Place Nature partners with troop leaders and councils to provide unique learning opportunities for Scouts. Collaborate with Museum naturalists to earn Merit Badges or contact us to create a custom workshop just for your troop.

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  • Ages 10 - 17

Merit Badge Workshop: Environmental Science

Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Museum naturalists to earn your Environmental Science Merit Badge

Merit Badge Workshop: Flora & Fauna of the Carolinas

Scout Leaders, join Discovery Place Nature naturalists to learn about native plants and animals

Getting here

Discovery Place Nature is located in the heart of Charlotte adjacent to Freedom Park.

Parking at the Museum is free. Limited parking for larger vehicles is available on-site. Additional parking is available at Freedom Park.

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Alligator Feeding

Ever wonder what an alligator eats?