Thank you to all the parents who registered your Beaver or Cub for the 2019-2020 Scouting year with the 1st Merrickville Scout Group! Unfortunately our year was cut short due to COVID-19; however, the good news is that your membership is valid until December 31, 2020. The 2020-2021 season will begin in January 2021 with […]
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Valley Highlands Area Beaveree
November 16, 2019 Valley Highlands Area Beaveree Have a Ball in the Fall! Location: Easton’s Corners Centennial Hall, 43 Park St. Easton’s Corners Time: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Dress for the weather and bring a bag lunch (no nuts of any kind). Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Ghost Walk at Heritage House – 17 Oct 2019
On Thursday October 17th we will be partaking in a Haunted Ghost Walk at the Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls, located at 11 Old Slys Rd. Please meet at 6:30pm so that we can begin the tour on time. The regular $2 dues will apply and we will subsidize the balance. Parents are welcome […]
Apple Day
Apple Day is Saturday October 5, 2019 We will be gathering at 425 Brock St. E., Merrickville for 12:30pm to divide into groups and head back into town. Once again the apples are being donated by Ireland’s Farm in Jasper. 1st Merrickville is thankful for their kind support. The Beavers and Cubs will set up […]
Butterfly Garden
The 1st Merrickville Scout Group Beavers and Cubs Butterfly Garden is thriving next to the Merrickville Public Library. Thanks to the efforts of Scouter Megan, we have received a grant from Scouts Canada and the permission from the Village of Merrickville-Wolford in 2016 to create this special place for butterflies, and villagers to gather. Cubs […]
Welcome to a new year of Beavers and Cubs!!
Hello everyone! We’re planning a great 2019-2020 Scouting year for our Beaver Colony and Cub Pack. Our first meeting will be a combined meeting and at the Merrickville Beach on Thursday, September 19, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All returning Beavers and Cubs, potential new ones, and their parents are welcome. For more information, […]
Lyme disease and ticks
As we move into hiking and camping season we have to be alert to prevent insect bites, particularly deer ticks that may be carrying Lyme disease. The Millstone newspaper has an excellent short article “Lyme Disease and ticks. What do you need to know.” The key points, and some others, are as follows: Dress in […]