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Burpee Museum BSA: Bird Study Merit Badge - In Person
4
Apr
Date
4 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 2 – 4 PM
Venue
Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N Main St
Rockford, IL, United States
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The Burpee Museum BSA: Bird Study Merit Badge - In Person event is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM CDT. This hands-on workshop is held at the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, IL.
Scouts will work with registered merit badge counselors to explore bird adaptations using museum mounts and outdoor observations.
Pre-registration and prepayment are mandatory.
Venue: Burpee Museum of Natural HistoryAddress: 737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103Phone: (815) 965-3433
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Event Overview
Registration & Costs
Important Logistics
Location Details
•Burpee Museum of Natural History
•Key Activities:
•Learning to use binoculars and field guides.
•Identifying bird species on the museum grounds.
•Discovering unique adaptations from the museum's collections.
•Requirement Fulfillment: Scouts can earn the full merit badge if they complete the required homework, for which worksheets are provided upon registration.
•Capacity: Enrollment is limited to 20 scouts.
•Scout Participant: $15.00.
•Parent/Sibling/Additional Adult: $6.00 each.
•Scout Leaders: Free to attend.
•Registration Deadline: Typically closes five business days before the event.
•Tickets: Can be purchased via Eventbrite.
•Check-in: Starts 5 minutes before the program start time.
•Preparation: Participants should be prepared for outdoor portions by dressing for the weather.
•Badges/Patches: Note that the museum does not provide the physical patches or badges.
•Cancellation Policy: Refunds (less 20%) are available if requested at least 7 clear days in advance.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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