I Do Not Feed Wildlife

The merit badge I Do Not Feed Wildlife was inspired by a chipmunk we came across while hiking in Yosemite. The chipmunks had been fed so much that they were not afraid of people at all. In fact, they were aggressive. They would run up to your pack in search of food the second you set it down.

Image credit: Merit Badge: I Do Not Feed Wildlife, 2020 | Embroidery floss on fabric

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