Cub Scout Pack 919 in Eden Prairie

Hi Scouting Families!

Our next Pack event is next Saturday, from 2:30 – 3:30pm

The Raptor Center has programs for Boy Scouts of all ages. All are an exciting learning experience that your scouts will never forget. Your group will explore the various raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the ecosystem. Scouts will learn about the positive and negative impact humans have on our environment and be inspired by some of our greatest environmental success stories, such as those of the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle. Scouts will leave feeling inspired and empowered, having learned specific things they can do to help protect raptors and the environment.
Scoutmasters will receive a comprehensive activity guide designed by raptor experts, scout specialists, and a Twin Cities Eagle Scout to help scouts complete the requirements for their badge.

Each program includes:

At least one raptor education specialist
At least three raptors, such as eagle, hawk, owl, or falcon
Hands-on teaching tools such as feathers, wings, skulls, and fee
Activity information pack for leaders
An official Raptor Center Red-Tail Trail patch, available only from The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota

Scouts will be paid for by the Pack and will receive a badge $5 per student or senior citizen $7.50 per adult Children age 2 and under are admitted free

Directions and Map
The Raptor Center is located on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota, just west of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Our address is 1920 Fitch Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108.
From 35W: Take 35W to Highway 36 and exit at Cleveland. Take Cleveland south to Larpenteur Avenue and turn left. Take Larpenteur to Gortner Ave. and turn right. The Raptor Center is on the southeast corner of Gortner Ave. and Fitch Ave.

Parking is available in Gortner Ramp on the northwest corner of Gortner and Fitch (kitty-corner from The Raptor Center) and at meters in front of The Raptor Center.

http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/Visit/directions/home.html

We hope to see you there!!!

Hi Scout Families!

I’m happy to announce a change to our Pack number! After years of confusion between packs 497 and 479, our leadership has decided that it is time for a change. We are adopting the new Pack number 919.

At our first Pack meeting in September, we will supply new numbers for all scouts. If kids could come “numberless” and ready to recycle the one 9 on their uniform, we can make it into an event!

We are working on changing our website and e-mail numbers, but if you use the old info it will redirect you as needed. New shirts will be exactly like our current blue t-shirts with glow in the dark ink, but with the new pack number, available for $5. Our family is going to keep our old shirts until they wear out, then switch.

We will see you at the Family Picnic on Sunday!

Kelly Zarling

Pack 497 -
Please come join the fun at the Annual Pack 497 Summer Picnic!
Date: Sunday, August 22
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Bryant Lake Park, Water’s Edge Picnic Area
Map: http://www.threeriversparks.org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park%20Detail/Summer/bryant_lake_summer.ashx

The pack will be supplying hamburgers and kosher all beef hot dogs, buns, drinks and all the fixings. This year will be a pot-luck style.
Scouts with last names between A-O – please bring a side dish
Scouts with last names between P-Z – please bring a dessert

I will also need a few adults to help grill! Please RSVP to Lori Hasan (lahasan {at} yahoo(.)com) by Saturday, August 21 with the number of people attending and if you have any special dietary requirements.

In case of bad weather, you can check your emails/website or call Lori at 216-374-3467

Hope to see you there!

Our next summer time activity will be a Wood Duck Walk at Richardson Nature Center. We will be hiking through approximately ¾ of a mile through a mature forest, a small section of a 40 acre prairie and along the edges of several wetlands. You will learn about what is being done to preserve the habitat of these beautiful birds and have a chance to see them in their natural environment.

Our hike will begin at 6 p.m. at Richardson Nature Center is located at 8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438 on Wednesday, August 11th and take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and you will have the opportunity to earn the Wood Duck Patch. We need a count in order to get the necessary materials. The pack will pick up the costs of scouts Siblings are welcome and are required to pay $1 for the materials.

Please RSVP to Troy Noor at troy {at} brenwin(.)com by Monday, August 9th.