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