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The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Scout Badge Days

Get out into nature with our programs just for scouts!

Girl Scouts Activity

Join us for exciting science and nature programs designed specifically for scouts. On this guided tour, they will have the opportunity to explore the unique ecosystem created by the San Marcos Springs. Registration includes the tour, a glass-bottom boat ride, and an exclusive glass-bottom boat patch!

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 40 participants per class. Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Meadows Center ticket kiosk. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults. Children two and under are free.

At the program's conclusion, all attending scouts will receive the Glass-bottom Boat Patch. 

Fall 2024 Schedule

Girl Scouts: Wonders of Water!

During this 2-hour program, our Spring Lake Education staff will help scouts achieve the LOVE water and SAVE water portion of the Wonders of Water Journey badge. Classes are held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets are $12/person. 

Fall 2024
  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 
  • Sunday, October 20, 2024
  • Saturday, November 9, 2024
Spring 2024
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025

Scouting America: Webelos Champions for Nature (**NEW** 4th Grade Badge Program)

During this brand new 2.5-hour program, our Spring Lake Education staff will help scouts achieve all six of the 4th-grade ‘Champions for Nature’ requirements. Classes are held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $13/person. 

Fall 2024
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Saturday, November 2, 2024
Spring 2024
  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
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  • We require five business days' notice if you would like to reschedule or cancel your reservation for a refund. If, for any reason, we must cancel the tour (bad weather, etc.), you will be allowed to reschedule for a future program date or receive a full refund. Refunds will be applied to the credit card that was used for payment. If you cannot attend your reserved program due to an extenuating circumstance, each case will be evaluated by Meadows Center staff for an opportunity to retain your program credit for a future date.

  • Visitors' vehicles are required to display a permit in The Meadows Center parking lot between 7pm Sunday - 5pm Friday. One-day temporary permits are available for $3 at the pay-and-display station located near the ticket kiosk.