Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.
Recommended Audience: This program is designed for Brownie scouts along with their parent chaperones.
Description: Nature is full of colors and shapes! We’ll head out on the trail for this new badge to explore beauty hidden in the forest. During the program, we'll complete all of the badge requirements for the Brownie Shapes in Nature badge.
Note: This program takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather with appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking. This program is rain or shine. We’ll be hiking over uneven surfaces, with some hills.
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 inside our auditorium at the Rowe Woods Visitor Center (4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150).
Cost: $10/child participant (including siblings over 4 who are participating). Adults are $10. Children must attend the program with a parent or adult chaperone. Parent/chaperones may accompany up to six children—a ratio of at least one adult to six children. *All adults must reserve tickets. No member discounts are available for this program.
*Leaders may receive one free adult chaperone 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?
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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?
Who needs to pay the program fee?
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 or scout leader. One parent or leader may chaperone up to 6 children. Parents who are dropping off children to attend with their troop leader may choose to wait in the Rowe Visitor Center or walk the ground during the program.
Does the Nature Center provide badges, pins etc.?
What do I do when we arrive?
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled program. Please inform the front gate attendant that you are here for a pre-paid scout program. You may park in any open spot in the parking lot. Unless otherwise noted, programs meet outside the Rowe Visitor Center. If you will be late, please call the Nature Center and the front desk naturalist will help you meet up with your program already in progress.
Do I need to provide names of individuals participating in the program?
By registering below, you agree to the following:
Scout Program Requirements: Cincinnati Nature Center requires one chaperone, older than 21, for every six youth participants. For this program, a youth is considered anyone younger than 18.
Scout Program Agreement: I understand that this is NOT a drop-off program. I agree to attend this program with my child or my child will attend with an adult chaperone.
Pet Policy for Programs: For the comfort and safety of all guests, no pets are allowed at programs or events. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome. Therapy animals, whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support, do not qualify as service animals. For more information about pets on our grounds, please see our pet policies on our
website.
Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. All programs continue, rain or shine. In the event that Cincinnati Nature Center cancels a program, full refunds will be issued.
Program Policy: Cincinnati Nature Center may update the status or format of programs based on conditions at the time of the program.
Media Release: All participants (18 and older) associated with this transaction grant permission to Cincinnati Nature Center to utilize images, likenesses, actions, or statements in any form taken during a visit to the Nature Center, Nature Center sponsored event, or virtual presentation for the purpose of promoting the Nature Center in perpetuity.
Important Information for All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or print off/save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program.