Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Scout Programs

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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum offer a variety of programs designed for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
 
 
 
Special Scout Programs

Each season the Kellogg Environmental Center presents several programs designed specially for scouts.

Every year the Kellogg staff offers a variety of Journeys and badge support for Junior and Cadet Girl Scouts.

In the Weblos Boy Scout program, the scouts participate in activities that are part of the Naturalist and Forester badges.  The Geologist program is provided at Dinosaur State Park. 

 

Additional Scouting Opportunities

Scouts are also welcome to register as a group for many of our public programs. Through interesting, hands-on programs, scouts will explore a wide range of environmental topics. In addition, the scouts may be able to apply some of the skills and activities towards one of their badges or achievement areas. Some programs charge a materials fee per participant.

For more information, please call (203) 734-2513.

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Doris Johnson, from the DEEP's Environmental Equity Program, teaching at the Cultures Around the World Program

Content Reviewed February 2020