Environmental Science Merit Badge Blog
- Posted 3/4/2019 9:25:21 PM by Corey Mandel Enviro-scouts. Please plan on meeting at the Biosphere 2 (aka the scout lodge) @ 7pm. Our charismatic SPL will be reviewing some of the definitions needed for the second requirement. See you there.
- Posted 2/25/2019 9:49:57 PM by Corey Mandel We will be starting the EAGLE REQUIRED Environmental Sciences merit badge class this coming Tuesday at 7:00pm. If you are 14 years old and First class (or very very close), please join us for a short introduction to discuss the requirements and set up some plans for the season. It would be nice if you already have your workbook and even better if you have even reviewing it. Im Looking forward to finding ways we can study the world around us... Dr. C. Mandel
- Posted 4/21/2017 10:56:56 PM by Corey Mandel OK folks. Once again, EAGLE REQUIRED Environmental Sciences will begin for the Spring. If you are Frist Class or higher be at the Scout Lodge this Tuesday April 25th at 7pm. We will go over the requirements and discuss some introductory concepts. Please have your workbook with you!!!
- Posted 5/31/2016 7:20:08 PM by Corey Mandel Still lightning too close. No Env Sci tonight (unless it clears up and we can do it later during the meeting).
- Posted 5/31/2016 6:01:59 PM by Corey Mandel Rain will not stop us tonight (be prepared) but if there is still thunder and lightning in the area we will not meet for our EnvSci field work. As of now (5pm) it seems like it is quieting down so plan on being there at 6:45. Stay tuned!
- Posted 5/22/2016 7:29:31 PM by Corey Mandel To meet requirements 4, we will arrange 3 meetings at 2 sites near the scout hut; you . I am hoping to meet this Tuesday @ 645 to begin our field work. Then Saturday at 10am and next Tuesday at 6:45, this way we dont interfere with finals too much. We should only need 20 minutes, so if you need to study, you can feel free to leave afterwards (or at least stay for flag raising--always a highlight of my week--then go). This will essentially conclude the group projects and you should have the rest of the workbook near conclusion. If you did not receive information for the EIS (and did not do it already on your own) I will have some papers with me on Tuesday
- Posted 5/17/2016 4:30:23 PM by Corey Mandel If you are working on your EnvSci merit badge please try to be at tonights meeting. We need to schedule an official time to do the field work and would like to get everyones input (we can meet quickly just after flag raising). In the meantime, I hope you are finishing up your book work so I can review, comment and correct.
- Posted 4/19/2016 3:02:26 PM by Corey Mandel slight correction...we are going to meet at 7pm 2nite... not 6:30 and please bring your notebooks. Thanx
- Posted 4/12/2016 4:54:58 PM by Corey Mandel Sorry folks. I am on call tonight and while it is POSSIBLE I can make it for the meeting, I cant guarantee it and dont want to make you wait, therefore we will postpone our meeting one more time. My plan is to go over the workbooks and check progress so if you bring it tonight (to the regular meeting) and I am there, I can save you some trouble next week. I can promise that NOTHING, short of a wayward glacier or untimely Tsunami will keep me from being there on 4/19. C. Mandel
- Posted 4/5/2016 9:45:04 AM by Corey Mandel For the future Environmental Scientists of the world, something has come up and I will not be able to make it to the Hut early today. Therefore, we will postpone this weeks meeting until next week April 12. Hopefully, you can all find something productive to do with your time. (-8
- Posted 3/22/2016 5:03:13 PM by Corey Mandel Just an FYI... there is no env sciences meeting this week or next. We will plan on April 5th for our next get together to learn about the Earth and plan our field studies. C.Mandel
- Posted 3/1/2016 11:50:26 AM by Corey Mandel Quick reminder. Environmental Science Merit badge meeting tonight @ 6:30pm. We will be getting our hands dirty so you wont want to miss it. Try to bring a family secret cleaning supply (the one that mom says "this works on everything"), Ill bring the paper towels. C.Mandel
- Posted 2/1/2016 12:52:18 PM by Corey Mandel I was hoping to have a meeting every other week (which would put us in line to meet tomorrow) but my schedule has changed a bit and it looks like, for a little while, it will be every 3rd week... so our next meeting will be on Feb 9 @630pm. Hope youve been working on the requirements. If you want to Save the Earth, but didnt come to our initial meet and greet its not too late. C. Mandel
- Posted 1/17/2016 7:23:23 PM by Corey Mandel We will be starting the EAGLE REQUIRED Environmental Sciences merit badge class this coming Tuesday at 7:00pm. This will be a short introduction to discuss the requirements and set up some plans for the season. Your workbook should already be in your possession and perhaps have even started reviewing it. Looking forward to finding ways we can save the Earth together... Dr. C. Mandel
- Posted 8/13/2014 8:35:44 AM by Stephen Fitzwater Enviroscouts! Lets get these requirements wrapped up before the school call of duty sounds (if it hasnt already). I will be there around the end of meeting, next meeting to take up completed binders. These are fully completed with complete and legible sentences please! With Mason completing his Eagle (hip hip hooray!) I will be there in the future by appointment, so be vocal and give me a shout. Thanks guys. If you need to reach me for any questions... 817 894-0509 or s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 5/12/2014 1:13:17 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Calling all scouts that are working on being great stewards of our environment! I will be out on a biz trip this Tues, May 13th, but please keep working on completing your requirements. This is self paced from here out, but let me know if you have questions. PS Nathan... Mason will bring you good news;) Mr. Fitzwater s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 4/24/2014 6:08:11 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Calling all brave and Earth conscious scouts! We are meeting at 9 THIS Sat., April 26th, just down the hill from the scout hut at for Env. Science req. 4 and 5. It is 1.5 hours you dont wanna miss! McPherson and S. Forest Drive at the little park with the creek. Stephen Fitzwater 817 894-0509
- Posted 4/22/2014 9:07:42 AM by Stephen Fitzwater Scouts, no early Env. Science Meeting today BUT it is Earth Day! So do you duty to Mother Earth by starting to knock out Req. 1,2 and 3!!! so you can spread your knowledge;) Thanks, Mr. Fitz
- Posted 4/18/2014 4:32:16 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Hey Scouts, just to clarify, we are NOT meeting tomorrow for our field study. Hoping to schedule for the following Sat. the 26th. Thanks, Stephen Fitzwater
- Posted 4/10/2014 7:43:45 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Hey Scouts! We are starting Eagle required Env. Science back up! Get signed up now if you are 1st class and preferably a high schooler. I have several signed up already. Just email me your contact info (phone and email) and I will get you the starting materials. You will need the MB book, for sure! We will do a quick kickoff meeting next Tuesday at 7, and if you show up? You are sure to get one requirement out of the way;) Thanks, Mr. Fitzwater s.fitzwater@yahoo.com 817 894-0509
- Posted 8/7/2013 5:35:19 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Hi Scouts! Sorry I missed last Tues. mtg. I will try my best to make it to next Tues. (then traveling for the 22nd). Dont forget summer is about coming to an end... sob:( so get cranking on the balance of this badge please. When school starts back up, so do your more complicated schedules! Stephen Fitzwater 817 894-0509 s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 7/8/2013 7:27:11 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Reminder, the whole shebang is due scouts! So skip a few hours of video games in the next couple of weeks and wrap this up! "We are looking for a few good scouts" :) You can do it and if you have questions, give me a ring or email please. I am usually at the meetings (sometimes at the end) but will NOT make this Tuesday the 9th. Stephen Fitzwater 817 894-0509 s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 5/28/2013 1:37:20 PM by Stephen Fitzwater No meetings scheduled. Realize you guys are in finals mode, but dont forget to get some Env. Science done too! Have only had 2 scouts turn in Req. 1 and 2!!! They are due as well as 4, 5, and 6. Req. 3 is self paced and look for all of it to come in by summers end or see you next Spring:) Good luck and holler with any questions. 817 894-0509 or s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 5/1/2013 1:36:17 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Reminder to be working on Req. 1 and 2. Reminder we will meet at the park just below the scout lodge at the creek THIS SAT. morning at 9:30 am to work on req. 4 and 5. HIGHLY recommend you attend. It will be approx. 1 hour long. ?s 817 894-0509 or s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 4/16/2013 10:21:07 AM by Stephen Fitzwater Starting Env. Science back up for Spring to end early summer (if you do your work:) Meeting tonight to go over the basics and receive your worksheets at 6:45 at lodge. 817 894-0509 or s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
- Posted 7/19/2012 1:57:11 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Hey Env. Science wannabees?! This merit badge is now due, please turn in all completed work at the next meeting or let me know then (or now?) if you have any questions. s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net
- Posted 6/12/2012 3:54:29 PM by Stephen Fitzwater hey Scouts, you should be wrapping this merit badge up! Prefer to have ALL req. in complete sentences before or immediately following summer camp. Holler with any questions, 817 894-0509 Thanks!
- Posted 5/29/2012 2:06:16 PM by Stephen Fitzwater No early Mtg tonight, but turn in new work for req. 1,2 and 3, they are due. ALSO, plan on field work on June 9th, at 10am at the small park just east of the scout lodge at the bottom of the hill, McPherson and S Forest for about 1 hour! 10 to 11 am, Sat. June 9. Tell your folks!
- Posted 5/14/2012 3:46:24 PM by Stephen Fitzwater 2012 Env. Science Scouts. We will have a brief meeting this Tues at the lodge around 7 to check your progress on Requirements 1,2 and 3. Thanks!
- Posted 4/25/2011 7:34:26 AM by Stephen Fitzwater Scouts, all requirements are now due. Please turn in your notebooks, completed (more than yes or no answers please), to me at the meetings. I would like to have everyones by May 10th, or you might see me again next year! Ouch!
- Posted 4/4/2011 4:01:13 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Scouts, hope you have been working on REQ. 1,2,3,5 and 6??? Please turn in your folders to me this Tues during the mtg. I will also announce our field study to complete the final requirement #4.
- Posted 3/24/2011 2:50:07 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Scouts, I e-mailed you the fictional project that will help get you started on completing requirement #5. This is the development of the area just S. of the scout lodge we looked at last mtg.. Like to see you working on it and turn in sometime before the end of April along with 1,2, 3 and 6. So far I only had 2 scouts completing the requirements 1,2, and 3 which were due last Tues. (thanks Mason and Beau). I will announce a time and place to do a field study to complete requirement #4. Tentatively scheduled for April 9th in the AM. Stay tuned. Let me know if you have any questions in regards to any of this (or are NOT getting my e-maills). We will not have a scheduled meeting, but requirements are due as you complete them. Just turn in your folder at our regular scout meetings, and I will have it back to you the next Tues. Have fun if you are camping, and if you arent... well get to working on Env. Science!
- Posted 3/21/2011 3:12:24 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Also here is a helpful link for requirement #6, career opportunities in Env. Science. http://www.online-education.com/environmental-science-careers.html Please review, do some further research on your own, and then pick 3 that interest you and list them on your worksheet. Then choose one, research it further, and complete the requirement and discuss your findings with me on our April 9th meeting, Sat. at 9:30 am.
- Posted 3/21/2011 2:58:50 PM by Stephen Fitzwater Scouts! I am back from my trip to China (need to host a massive environmental science class there!) and ready to work with you guys to get closer to completing your merit badge requirements. Hope you guys have been working hard over Spring Break on requirements 1,2, and 3 (yes I did allow for you to have some fun time too)! These are due tomorrow. Please note the following next meeting: Quick Meeting this Tues., March 22nd, at 7pm to review your progress, answer questions, and discuss some next steps, be there.
- Posted 2/22/2011 10:01:04 AM by Stephen Fitzwater Reminder... Requirements 1, 2, and 3 are due March 22nd. Refer to the dates and helpful links page I distributed on our last meeting for guidance. PLEASE e-mail me if you have any questions: s.fitzwater@sbcglobal.net DO NOT TRY AND CALL for the next couple weeks, I will be out of the country. Thanks!
- Posted 2/9/2011 12:35:36 PM by Dan Turner Those of you signed up for the Environmental Science Merit Badge Class with Mr. Fitzwater, your first meeting is THIS Tuesday at 6:45. Please bring your folder, pen, and your merit badge book, that you should be reading! We will discuss requirements 1,2 and 3 which will be due for our next meeting tentatively scheduled for March 22nd. So you will have plenty of time to complete those requirements.