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Scouting 2025

Workshops and Events

Join us for a 2-hour outdoor workshop!
Workshops are $16 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 2025

September 27

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: *Webelos Walkabout, Wolf – Paws on the Path, Tigers – In the Wild
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Arrow of Light – Into the Woods, Bear Habitat, Wolf – Finding Your Way

November 1 

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: AOL – Into the Wild, Webelos – Earth Rocks!, Bear Habitat
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Webelos – Champions for Nature, Tigers in the Wild, Wolf – Paws on the Path

*The Webelos Walkabout is a guided 2 mile hike. Bring the Six Essentials including a snack and/or lunch and a filled water bottle.

Girl Scout Workshops 2025


April 12

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Daisy – Eco Learner & Trail Adventure Combo, Brownie – Bugs, Junior –  Animal Habitats

September 20 

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

October 25 

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Cadette – Archery, Junior Animal Habitats
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cadette – Trees, 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: $20 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: $25 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: $31 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: $76 Per Scout – Enjoy 5 hours of Nature Center programs! These hours may be used for badge workshops. Meals not included.
  • Three Day, Two Nights without Meals: $108 Per Scout – Enjoy 9 hours of Nature Center programs! These hours may be 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?