Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
Ages: BSA Scouts, ages 10 & up.
Cost: $24 per scout.
Details: Put your day off from school to good use and earn the Geology Merit Badge! Discover how geologic forces like lava flows, glaciers, and plate tectonics formed the Great Swamp. Experiment to learn how water shapes the soil & rock around us. Some prerequisites must be completed; more information available at time of registration.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.635.6629
This event is happening on:
Sunday, December 10 : 9 AM - 12 pm
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