Troop 137 is organizing a hands on workshop around the Geology and Astronomy Merit Badges, which will include a trip to the Sterling Hill Mining Museum & Ellis Astronomical Observatory as well as instructional sessions to complete the Merit Badges. This initiative is open to the first 30 Scouts to respond. By participating in this event the Scouts are making a commitment to complete both the Astronomy and Geology Merit Badges. Respond by October 21. Workshops will be conducted prior to the trip to the Museum and Observatory, the trip is scheduled for February 7, 2015.