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To paint a picture, stretch some cloth or even an old flour sack, over a
square frame made of four pieces of wood. Paint the cloth white and you will have
a canvas to paint on. Plan what you wish to paint and sketch it out with a pencil,
then you can paint. Always clean your brushes after use so that they will be ready
for the next time you paint.
If you are very good, perhaps you could even sell some paintings – how do
you think the famous painters began their careers? Why not have a talk with Rolfe
Harris and Eddie Minnis.
Why not try for the Artist Badge or the Handyman Badge.

7. DISCOVERING AND OBSERVING NATURE

( a ) VISIT A ZOO, MUSEUM OR WILD-LIFE AREA OR NATIONAL PARK

Although The Bahamas does not have any zoos at the moment, we do have
plenty of birds, fish and small wild animals. When you go out as a Pack observe
the wild life that is all around you, take notes and make sketches. Find out what
the animals and birds eat and where they live. Watch how the trees grow, look at
their leaves, bark, flowers, fruit or berries. Find out what the wood can be used for.
There are many varieties of fish in the sea and you can find out where to look for
them. Look out for birds' nests, especially with eggs in them but DO NOT TOUCH
THE EGGS. Some birds can detect when an egg has been touched and would
leave the nest and so the eggs would not hatch. Find out what type of bird the nest
belongs to. Why not visit Ardastra Gardens. If you are able to use Scuba gear you
could visit some of the underwater National Parks we have in The Bahamas.

( b ) CHOOSE A WILD ANIMAL, TREE, FISH OR BIRD. DISCOVER ALL YOU
CAN ABOUT IT AND TELL AKELA.

Apart from observing your choice in the wild, why not pay a visit to your
school library or the Public Library to find out more. Make notes and sketches. Ask
the Librarian to help you, they are always friendly and eager to help.
To learn more about nature why not try for the Naturalist's Badge.

8. EXPLORING YOUR DISTRICT
KNOW THE WHEREABOUT OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN OR NEAR YOUR
MEETING PLACE AND HOME. THESE SHOULD INCLUDE: HOSPITAL,
DOCTOR, POLICE, DRUG STORE/PHARMACY, FIRE STATION, PUBLIC
TELEPHONE AND BUS STOPS.
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