October Programs

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Oct. 14

Losco Park

Cost: $20/Girl, $20/Adult c s a

This one-day class is the first step for individuals or troops of Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Scouts and adults into wilderness adventure! With an experienced hiker discover the elements of planning, preparing and packing your gear to leave the campground and head into the wilderness. Topics include - Leave No Trace, hiking clothing, appropriate food & nutrition, personal care items & safety, plus how to organize a pack for hiking. In the afternoon, students take a 2-3 hour hike, with discussions about keeping the group together, caring for themselves and travel safely in the outdoors.

Volunteer Day at the Arboretum!

Oct. 14

Jacksonville

Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult

Interested in earning your Community Service

Pin? Learn and socialize with botanical enthusiasts at the Jacksonville Arboretum! Weed, water, prune, mulch, and complete other basic outdoor gardening tasks under the supervision of experienced horticulturists.

Animal Helper with Santa Fe Teaching

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Oct. 14

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo - Gainesville

Cost: $20/Girl, $20/Adult

In this workshop, you will explore how animals help people and how people can help animals in return! The Santa Fe Teaching Zoo will help you discover how animals help keep people safe and happy. This program also includes an animal encounter.

Animal Encounter with EPIC Outreach d b j c s a

Jacksonville

Oct. 14

Cost: $5/Girl, $5/Adult

Visit One EPIC Farm to meet rescued farm animals like horses, pigs, and chickens. Enjoy a farm tour, meet and greet with the animals, and a themed art activity.