Event · part of 5. Visit an organisation or a research site, in person or online

5(a). An organisation that sponsors exploration

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The Explorers Club, National Geographic Society, the Smithsonian, the American Alpine Club, the World Wildlife Fund or similar, and what types of exploration it supports.

Where this step comes from

Exploration Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-08-05), Requirement 5(a)