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Geologist

Geologist Activity badge

Discover why rocks rock by uncovering different types of rocks, learning what a fossil is and more in this interactive program.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Cost: 
$6 per child ($8 out of county)
Scout Level: 
Webelos
Skills: 
Eligible for badge upon completion
Length (time): 
1 ½ hours
Number of People: 
16 people/group max – 8 min
When Offered: 
Sept-May
Location: 

Independence Grove, Libertyville

Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Libertyville
Get Directions: Google Maps

Independence Grove offers outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered on a 115-acre lake. Surrounding prairie and woodlands provide a picturesque backdrop for hiking, biking, picnicking and other fun activities.

The preserve is located in central Lake County near Libertyville. The entrance and parking area are located on Buckley Road (Route 137) just east of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) and west of River Road.

Location: 

Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda

Lake County Discovery Museum
Wauconda
Get Directions: Google Maps

The Lake County Discovery Museum features hands-on exhibits about Lake County history, nature and picture postcards. Changing special exhibitions feature topics such as art, nature, history and popular culture. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Visit the museum website for more information.

The Lake County Discovery Museum is located in Lakewood Forest Preserve in southwest Lake County. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 176 west of Fairfield Road. Follow signs to the Lake County Discovery Museum. The museum's address is 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda, IL 60084.

Too busy to stop by the Museum Shop? Order a Memory Packet for each student in your group and provide a souvenir of their field trip experience. To order call, 847-968-3321.
  • Mastodon Packets: $1.50 each (postcard, pencil and a mastodon tatoo)
  • Lakewood Packets: $2.00 each (postcard, pencil and an arrowhead)
  • Explorer Packets: $2.75 each (postcard, pencil and a nature activity book)