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Nature reveals God's wisdom and ingenuity.  As scientists learn more about nature, it seems even more incredible.  Every aspect of nature is complex and clearly reveals that it is the work of a Master Designer, not the result of random chance.  Our God is a god of order.  He has established the laws of physics upon which the natural world operates. 
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<!--Find two other Chapters in the Bible that demonstrate how nature reveals God’s character. -->
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{{Bible link|Genesis 1}}
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Reveals how God created the universe.  His pronouncement that everything He made was good demonstrates that He did not introduce evil into the universe.  Evil came in only because He allowed His creation to exercise free choice (and thus be capable of love).
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{{Bible link|Job 40}} and {{Bible link|Job 41}}
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In these verses, God reveals His power over and authorship of the natural world.  His wisdom is plainly shown to exceed anything that man can ever hope to attain.
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{{Bible link|Psalm 24}}
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This verse starts with "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters."
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{{Bible link|Psalm 104}}
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This verse uses many nature illustrations to show God's awesomeness and power.  Many other Psalms reveal God through nature too.
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{{Bible link|Psalm 19}}
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This verse explains how nature - without words - declares the glory and power of God.
  
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A fun way to do this is to build an animal/bird feeder by filling a pine cone with peanut butter and then rolling it around in a bowl filled with bird seed. 
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'''Materials'''
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*Pine cones (one per Pathfinder)
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*Yarn (18-24 inches per Pathfinder)
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*Teaspoon or tablespoon (one per Pathfinder)
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*Peanut butter
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*Bird seed
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*A large mixing bowl
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*Latex gloves (available in the paint section of most hardware stores).
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*Sandwich baggies
  
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'''Procedure'''
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The first step it to tie a length of yarn to the pine cone.  This will allow the feeder to be hung from a tree when it is finished.
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Then scoop some peanut butter from a jar with a spoon and squish it into the pine cone.  When the pine cone is completely coated with peanut butter, roll it around in a large bowl filled with bird seed.  Place it in a sandwich bag for easy transport, and then have the Pathfinders throw away the gloves and (or) wash up (including the bowl and spoons).
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The Pathfinder should choose a place to hang it at home (or at school).  It is best to hang it so that it can be seen from a window.  It goes without saying that the feeder should be removed from the baggie before it is hung, but say it anyways.  This feeder will attract birds, squirrels, and other animals as well.
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You may wish to coordinate this project with the Companion class who must make plaster casts of animal tracks.  If possible, select a site where the Friends can regularly see their feeders and the animals can leave tracks.
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=Trail Friend [[File:Friend Ribbon.jpeg|150px]]= <!--T:15-->
 
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<!--Collect and identify 15 different kinds of seeds.
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Help set up and observe a terrarium for amphibians/reptiles.
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===Collect Seeds===
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Note that by completing this activity, the Pathfinder is well on the way to earning the
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honor.  Why not make a little more effort and finish it, meeting Requirement 5 of this section too?
  
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If you wish to collect the seeds from the wild, it would be best to address this requirement in the fall.  You will also need to be able to recognize and identify wild plants when they are in seed (which is not always easy).  Some of the easier seeds to recognize include:
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File:Zwei Eicheln.jpg|Acorns (oak seeds)
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File:Asclepias syriaca fruit déhiscent1.JPG|Milkweed
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File:Rose hips sweden.jpg|Rose hips
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File:Flickr - Michael Gwyther-Jones - Dandelion.jpg|Dandelion
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File:Wilde peen vruchten (Daucus carota fruits).jpg|Wild carrot (Queen Anne's Lace)
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File:Acer nigrum seeds.jpg|Maple seeds (i.e., helicopters)
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File:Black Walnut Juglans nigra Nut 2400px.jpg|Walnuts
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File:Amerikaanse vogelkers bessen Prunus serotina.jpg|Wild cherries
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File:Crab apples (4125499571).jpg|Crab apples
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</gallery>
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An alternative approach is to collect the seeds from foods the Pathfinders can bring from home.
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* Beans
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* Apples
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* Pears
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* Oranges
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* Peaches
 +
* Plums
 +
* Cherries
 +
* Avocado
 +
* Watermelon
 +
* Kiwis
 +
* Strawberries (seeds are on the outside of the fruit)
 +
* Sesame seeds
 +
* Sunflower seeds
 +
* Poppy seeds
 +
* Chestnuts
 +
* Almonds
 +
* Walnuts
 +
* Pecans
 +
* Filberts (hazelnut tree)
 +
* Rice
 +
* Pumpkins
 +
* Squash
 +
* Cucumbers
 +
* Green peppers
 +
* Olives
 +
 
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<!--T:18-->
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Most likely you will need to combine these approaches.
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===Amphibians/Reptiles=== <!--T:19-->
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This Wiki has a page with instructions and tips for earning the
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{{honor_prerequisite|honor=Amphibians|linkonly=true}}
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and
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{{honor_prerequisite|honor=Reptiles|linkonly=true}}
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honors.
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===Terrarium=== <!--T:20-->
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[[File:Vivarium with epoxy-coated plywood walls.jpg|thumb|left|300px|A Terrarium]]
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A terrarium (or if it has reptiles or amphibians living in it, a ''vivarium'') is an ambitious project that should be carefully considered first, as it requires a long term commitment by its keeper.  It is more expensive than the Seeds option listed above, but it can also be more rewarding.  If you do not have any experience setting up a terrarium, go to a pet store and consult a specialist there.  They will be more than happy to sell you all the things you need for a successful terrarium, including the animals who will live there.
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Note that it is illegal in many states to release a captive amphibian or reptile into the wild, even if it was captured there in the first place.  Many amphibians and reptiles are protected, making it illegal to capture them in the first place.  Therefore, it is best to buy your animals from a professional rather than capturing them yourself.
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<!-- Complete a nature honor not previously earned. (Skill level 1) -->
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Popular choices for Friend include:
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*[[AY Honors/Cacti|Cacti]]
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*[[AY Honors/Cats|Cats]]
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*[[AY Honors/Dogs|Dogs]]
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*[[AY Honors/Mammals|Mammals]]
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*[[AY Honors/Seeds|Seeds]] (especially since most of this is already required for Friend)
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*[[AY Honors/Stars (General Conference)|Stars]]
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*[[AY Honors/Trees|Trees]]
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Here is a complete listing of the Skill Level 1 Nature Honors:
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|cat1=AY Honors/Nature&AY Honors/Skill Level 1
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|excat1=AY Honors/Approved by South American Division
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 28 September 2023

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Friend/Nature Study



Requirement 1a

Read Rom. 1:19, 20 and tell how nature reveals God’s character.




Because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.
— Romans 1:19,20 (NKJV)

Nature reveals God's wisdom and ingenuity. As scientists learn more about nature, it seems even more incredible. Every aspect of nature is complex and clearly reveals that it is the work of a Master Designer, not the result of random chance. Our God is a god of order. He has established the laws of physics upon which the natural world operates.

Requirement 1b

Find two other Chapters in the Bible that demonstrate how nature reveals God’s character.


Genesis 1 Reveals how God created the universe. His pronouncement that everything He made was good demonstrates that He did not introduce evil into the universe. Evil came in only because He allowed His creation to exercise free choice (and thus be capable of love).

Job 40 and Job 41 In these verses, God reveals His power over and authorship of the natural world. His wisdom is plainly shown to exceed anything that man can ever hope to attain.

Psalm 24 This verse starts with "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters."

Psalm 104 This verse uses many nature illustrations to show God's awesomeness and power. Many other Psalms reveal God through nature too.

Psalm 19 This verse explains how nature - without words - declares the glory and power of God.

Requirement 2

Bird/Mammals Set up a feeding station for the birds or mammals. Report on the types of visitors you observe for one week.



A fun way to do this is to build an animal/bird feeder by filling a pine cone with peanut butter and then rolling it around in a bowl filled with bird seed.

Materials

  • Pine cones (one per Pathfinder)
  • Yarn (18-24 inches per Pathfinder)
  • Teaspoon or tablespoon (one per Pathfinder)
  • Peanut butter
  • Bird seed
  • A large mixing bowl
  • Latex gloves (available in the paint section of most hardware stores).
  • Sandwich baggies

Procedure

The first step it to tie a length of yarn to the pine cone. This will allow the feeder to be hung from a tree when it is finished.

Then scoop some peanut butter from a jar with a spoon and squish it into the pine cone. When the pine cone is completely coated with peanut butter, roll it around in a large bowl filled with bird seed. Place it in a sandwich bag for easy transport, and then have the Pathfinders throw away the gloves and (or) wash up (including the bowl and spoons).

The Pathfinder should choose a place to hang it at home (or at school). It is best to hang it so that it can be seen from a window. It goes without saying that the feeder should be removed from the baggie before it is hung, but say it anyways. This feeder will attract birds, squirrels, and other animals as well.

You may wish to coordinate this project with the Companion class who must make plaster casts of animal tracks. If possible, select a site where the Friends can regularly see their feeders and the animals can leave tracks.

Trail Friend Friend Ribbon.jpeg

Requirement 3

Complete Friend requirements



You must complete the requirements listed above this one on the current page.

Requirement 4

Seeds or Amphibians/Reptiles

Collect and identify 15 different kinds of seeds.

OR

Help set up and observe a terrarium for amphibians/reptiles.

Collect Seeds

Note that by completing this activity, the Pathfinder is well on the way to earning the Seeds honor. Why not make a little more effort and finish it, meeting Requirement 5 of this section too?

If you wish to collect the seeds from the wild, it would be best to address this requirement in the fall. You will also need to be able to recognize and identify wild plants when they are in seed (which is not always easy). Some of the easier seeds to recognize include:

  • Acorns (oak seeds)

  • Milkweed

  • Rose hips

  • Dandelion

  • Wild carrot (Queen Anne's Lace)

  • Maple seeds (i.e., helicopters)

  • Walnuts

  • Wild cherries

  • Crab apples

An alternative approach is to collect the seeds from foods the Pathfinders can bring from home.

  • Beans
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Oranges
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Cherries
  • Avocado
  • Watermelon
  • Kiwis
  • Strawberries (seeds are on the outside of the fruit)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Poppy seeds
  • Chestnuts
  • Almonds
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Filberts (hazelnut tree)
  • Rice
  • Pumpkins
  • Squash
  • Cucumbers
  • Green peppers
  • Olives

Most likely you will need to combine these approaches.

Amphibians/Reptiles

This Wiki has a page with instructions and tips for earning the Amphibians and Reptiles honors.

Terrarium

A Terrarium

A terrarium (or if it has reptiles or amphibians living in it, a vivarium) is an ambitious project that should be carefully considered first, as it requires a long term commitment by its keeper. It is more expensive than the Seeds option listed above, but it can also be more rewarding. If you do not have any experience setting up a terrarium, go to a pet store and consult a specialist there. They will be more than happy to sell you all the things you need for a successful terrarium, including the animals who will live there.

Note that it is illegal in many states to release a captive amphibian or reptile into the wild, even if it was captured there in the first place. Many amphibians and reptiles are protected, making it illegal to capture them in the first place. Therefore, it is best to buy your animals from a professional rather than capturing them yourself.

Requirement 5

Complete a nature honor not previously earned. (Skill level 1)

Popular choices for Friend include:

Here is a complete listing of the Skill Level 1 Nature Honors:


Honor Patch Category Approval Skill Level Year
Amphibians
Amphibians AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1945
Animal Camouflage
Animal Camouflage AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2015
Animal Tracking
Animal Tracking AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 1976
Antelopes
Antelopes AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2001
Bats
Bats AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2004
Bird Pets
Bird Pets AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1945
Birds
Birds AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1928
Cacti
Cacti AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1944
Cats
Cats AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1945
Coal
Coal AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2024
Coral Reefs
Coral Reefs AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2018
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2012
Dogs
Dogs AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1950
Eucalypts
Eucalypts AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 Unknown
Geology
Geology AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1975
Herbs
Herbs AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2001
Insects
Insects AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1933
Mammals
Mammals AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1937
Maple Sugar
Maple Sugar AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1989
Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2014
Migration
Migration AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2021
Mountains
Mountains AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2012
Orchids
Orchids AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1964
Rainforests
Rainforests AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2016
Raptors
Raptors AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2015
Recycling
Recycling AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2012
Reptiles
Reptiles AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1937
Sand
Sand AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1956
Seeds
Seeds AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1961
Sharks
Sharks AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2013
Shrubs
Shrubs AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1945
Soils
Soils AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2006
Taiga
Taiga Honor AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2014
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Temperate Deciduous Forests AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2016
Temperate Grasslands
Temperate Grasslands AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2023
Trees
Trees AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1928
Water Science
Water Science AY Honor.png
 Nature NAD tiny.png 1 2015
Waterfalls
Waterfalls AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2011
Wattles
Wattles AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2001
Weather
Weather AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 1944
Worms
Worms AY Honor.png
 Nature GC tiny.png 1 2006



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