CUB SCOUTS
Lion Program
Ready, Set, Grow
Walk around the gardens and see different ways to grow plants. We'll see plants growing inside, outside, and in containers. Practice gardening skills and grow your own plant.
Bear Program
Fur, Feather, Ferns
Take a scientific discovery walk with us! We'll employ methods used by Naturalists to search for the animals and plants that inhabit our beautiful sites. Visit the Garden and search for the many bird species that call the Garden home. Explore the benefits of composting and plant a veggie or herb to take home! This program meets all the requirements for the Bear Adventure Fur, Feathers and Ferns.
Wolf Program
Grow Something
Come learn about the amazing world of plants! What do plants need to grow? Learn about starting seeds, hardiness zones, and what plants grow best in St Louis. Make a terrarium (Summer/Winter) or start a seed tray for growing plants at home (Spring/Fall). Meets all requirements for the Wolf Grow Something adventure.
Webelo Program
Into the Woods
Our Garden contains almost 5,000 trees! Discover how to identify Missouri's native trees as well as plants. Use this skill on a hike to find wild edibles. Scouts will also examine tree cookies and learn the science behind dendrochronology, the study of growth rings in trees. This program completes requirements 1–4, 6 and 7 of the AOL/Webelos Elective Adventure Into the Woods. This program goes towards completing the Dr. Charles H. Townsend Supernova Award for Webelos.