Event · part of 4(C)(5). A mine, a discussion, or a civil engineer

4(C)(5)(a). Visit an active mine, quarry or gravel pit

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With your parent or guardian's and counselor's approval. Tell your counselor what resources are extracted there and how society uses them.

Where this step comes from

Geology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 4(C)(5)(a) · States that both approvals are needed; 4(C)(5)(c) says the same.