Scouts Naturalist Activity Badge (Nattergal) | Scouts Badges

Scouts Nature Activity Badge supported by Nattergal.

We rely on the natural world for our very survival. This badge will demonstrate your impact and role in preserving it.

Nattergal

The refreshed Scouts Nature Badge and new activities are designed to identify wildlife, explore local green spaces, notice seasonal changes and learn how to care for Nature.

Together, we’re planning new activities that will make earning the badge fun, practical and full of real-world experiences.

Nattergal and the Scouts

How to earn the badge:

1.    Explore and connect with nature by visiting a suitable and safe location. Identify different plants and animals, and record what you find.

You could do this on a day trip, as several visits, or as part of a journey, such as on a hike or expedition.

2.    Plan how you’ll protect, care for and respect the environment during your visit.

Think about how to avoid disturbing wildlife and the local community, and find ways to help protect the area you’re exploring.

3.    Find out more about a plant, animal or another natural thing that you discovered.

You could find out about a plant, bird, insect, fish, other animal, type of habitat, or another natural thing, like soil, rocks or waterfalls.

4.    Share what you’ve discovered and learned with someone else.

You could give a short talk or presentation, lead an activity or nature walk, create some art, record a video or podcast, design a poster or leaflet, write a poem or perform a short play.  

5.    Explore how human activity or land management affects wildlife, either at your chosen location or more widely.

You could find out about local projects that aim to protect and regenerate nature, such as wildlife groups or charities. You could also learn about how people’s actions are impacting nature and what can be done to reduce this.

6.    Think about your experience in nature and decide on one thing you'd like to do next.

Take time to reflect on what you thought and felt. You might choose to connect more with nature by growing plants, learning more or spending time outdoors, or join a project to help nature, either on your own or as a group.