Earning Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badges
Outpost
1. “Out There” Women
Beginner Level
- Make your own survival pack in a small bag to take with you on day-hikes. Include:
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Unbreakable mirror or something shiny to signal rescuers
- Whistle
- High energy bar or candy
- Rainproof poncho and space blanket
- First Aid supplies
- reflective nylon cord
- Knife
- Identify 10 native plants and their properties as food, medicine or poison.
Intermediate Level
- Make your own trail mix and/or pemmican using the recipe in MaryJane’s Ideabook. (The book required for this badge is available on loan from MaryJanesFarm; contact library@maryjanesfarm.org.)
- Cook a full meal: appetizer, main course, and dessert, over just a campfire.
Expert Level
- Build your own wall tent or buy a vintage camp trailer.
- Learn to catch and then cook the catch of the day.
January, 2008 Edition
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