Scouting 2024

Workshops and Events

Join us for a 2-hour outdoor workshop!
Workshops are $15 per Scout, open to the public, and require pre-registration.

*Price includes admission to Wild Wonders Wildlife Park and Alexandria’s Naturescape.

All Scouts:

Cub Scout Workshops 2024

OCTOBER 5

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Webelos Walkabout*, Wolf – Paws on the Path, My Tiger Jungle
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Webelos – Into the Woods, Bear – Fur, Feathers, & Ferns, Wolf – Finding Your Way
  • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Ziplining ($10 / Scout /1 ride), Ziplining ($15 / Scout /2 rides)

NOVEMBER 2 

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Webelos – Into the Wild, Wolf – Call of the Wild, Games Tigers Play
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Bear Necessities, Tigers in the Wild, Webelos AOL – Outdoor, Adventurer

*The Webelos Walkabout is a guided 3 mile hike. Please bring a snack and/or lunch and a filled water bottle.

Girl Scout Workshops 2024


April 13

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Daisy Eco Learner & Trail Adventure Combo, Brownie Shapes In Nature, Junior Animal Habitats
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Daisy Shapes in Nature & Design with Nature Combo, Brownie Bugs, Junior Eco Camper
  • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Ziplining ($10/Scout/1 ride or $15/Scout/2 rides)

September 28 

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Daisy Animal Observer, Brownie Outdoor Adventurer
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Brownie Eco Friend & Trail Adventure Combo, Junior Design with Nature

October 26 

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Cadette Archery, Junior Animal Habitats
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cadette Eco Trekker, Junior Eco Camper

Private Workshops

Design your own adventure! Earn badges and experience the multitude of other programs available at the Howell Nature Center. All custom packages require a minimum of 10 scouts. Catering options available!

  • Badge Workshop: $18 Per Scout – Earn 1 Scout badge during a private 2-hour workshop! These feature indoor and outdoor activities. After your scheduled workshop, Scouts can go on a self-guided tour of Wild Wonders.
  • Basic Day Package: $23 Per Scout – Enhance the Scout workshop experience with our hands-on, engaging Nature & Wildlife Education programs! These feature a 2-hour badge workshop plus two hours of additional programming such as archery, team building, canoeing, or more.
  • Adventure Day Package: $28 Per Scout – This package includes a 2-hour workshop plus two hours of adventure education* such as ziplining or rock climbing.
  • Two Day, One Night without Meals: $70 Per Scout – Earn 1 Scout badge, enjoy 5 hours of Nature Center programs! These hours maybe used for badge workshops Meals not included.
  • Three Day, Two Nights without Meals: $100 Per Scout – Earn 2 Scout badges, enjoy 9 hours of Nature Center programs! These hours maybe used for badge workshops. Meals not included.

*Each participant enjoys one turn on Adventure Activities which have a weight range of 50 to 250 pounds.

Ready to Book Your Adventure?

  • To register for a workshop or event, click here and scroll through the calendar to find the correct date/ workshop, or call the Welcome Center at 517-546-0249.

  • To book a custom workshop, email scouting@howellnaturecenter.org