2. Environmental Science
Score: 44 points;
Difficulty on BSA Prepared: Level 3 – moderate difficulty (20 points);
Difficulty level on Mr.D’s Merit Badge Review: Medium (20 points);
No. of requirements: 6+ (-6 points);
Duration: 1 to 8 weeks (10 points);
One of the most interesting merit badges that require you to work closely with environmental scientists that ranked second on our list of easiest Eagle required merit badges to get. You will conduct measurements and help them with their research. Don’t forget to read all the books and pamphlets because some requirements also involve experiments. You can also get this badge in a summer camp, but make sure that you find a good instructor.