Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.
Recommended Audience: This program is designed for Brownie scouts and their parent chaperones. Children must attend the program with a parent or adult chaperone.
Description: Explore the many insects that call the Cincinnati Nature Center home! A hike will be included. All requirements will be met for the Brownie Bugs badge.
What to Expect: This naturalist-led program takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather with appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking. We’ll be hiking over uneven surfaces, with some hills. Please email ahorne@cincynature.org with questions or concerns.
Note: Limited spots are available. Only ticketed individuals will be able to attend the event. In order to ensure that you receive the necessary number of tickets for your group, please make sure you register all scouts and adults for your program at once.
Where to Meet: Registered program participants meet in the auditorium of our Visitor Center at our Rowe Woods location (4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150).
Cost: $10/child participant (including siblings over 4 who are participating). Adults are $10. We ask that there is at least one adult per group of 1–6 scouts. *All adults must reserve tickets. No member discounts are available for this program.
*Official scout leaders may receive one free adult ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group. Leaders can redeem on the registration page after selecting tickets. Leaders should type "LEADER" in the Discount code box. The system will discount your tickets once authenticating your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we do during our program?
- Each scout program is tailored to meet the requirements of each badge offered. Every program takes place outdoors, rain or shine unless there is very severe weather. All programs are led by a skilled naturalist and include a nature hike. We will always try to meet the majority of the badge requirements. See each program description for more details on each program.
What does the program fee include?
- The program cost is per participant and includes supplies. The fee also includes admission for the day to the Nature Center for the participant - you will not be charged any additional fees to enter the Nature Center on the day of the program.
Who needs to pay the program fee?
- Every child and adult who is participating in the program needs to pay the program fee, including siblings (age 4 and up). There is not a discount for Cincinnati Nature Center members. Leaders may receive one free adult chaperone ticket for every six child tickets purchased. Limit two per group.
Do I have to attend the program with my scout or troop?
- Cincinnati Nature Center scout programs are not drop-off programs. Scout programs are specifically designed for children to attend with their caregiver o