Want to encourage your Cubs away from some screen time? I’m offering a special patch opportunity while we’re on our “social distancing” break.

Cubs must complete all 5 activities to earn the patch. Submit the worksheet to your Cubmaster when our meetings resume. Cubs may draw or write their answers on a separate sheet to turn in.

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1. Go On a Plant Scavenger Hunt
Spring is here. What all plants can you find? (Parents, you may want to try the PlantNet Plant Identification app for this activity.)

2. Hike or Bike Near Home
Spend at least 30 minutes on a hike, walk, or biking trek near home with your family.

3. Learn a New Outdoors Skill
What’s something you wanted to do outdoors but haven’t done? Do you want to tie a new knot, learn how to ride a bike, or play a game? Tell me what you learned!

4. Enjoy a Sunrise or Sunset
Enjoy the exciting events that happen as the sun is rising or setting. Find an open field or area away from bright lights. Take a blanket to sit on and a flashlight. Things to watch and listen for are: bird song either increasing or getting quiet, sky color changes, shadows shifting, colors beginning to appear or fade, temperature getting cooler or warmer, stars appearing or fading, fluttering bats, wind speed or wind direction changes, artificial lights appear or fade. Remember to look to the east and the west to observe changes.

5. Observe the Night Sky
Observe the moon. What phase is the moon tonight? Find the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper and the North Star. The North Star is at the tip of the handle of the Little Dipper. Did you see Orion or any planets? (Parents, you may want to check out the Sky Map app for your phone to aid in locating objects.)

The patches are from some stock I have that I was granted when the Georgia State Parks discontinued their patch program in favor of a new individual park pin program. There are plenty of patches to be found that you can award doing these requirement. AdvantageEmblem is one of my favorite sources for fun patches.