This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in
Community.
In this Badge Bit, you will make a brand a special physical location with a sign, as well as make a public
thread about it on permies.
Examples of locations to brand:
- tree
- structure
- trail
- point
-
berm
-
hugelkultur bed
-
pond
- road
- freaky big rock
- cliff
- gate
- paddock
- bench
- winter sledding spot
For ideas on how to make a sign, check out the
Dimensional Lumber's badge bit on Making a Sign. Here's some great examples of signs at
Wheaton Labs (more can be found
here):
Turtle Lot has a lot of turtle sculptures on it:
Pearl Road is named after Paul's grandmother, Pearl Wheaton
Another example is Plum Plateau, which has lots of plum
trees
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- a public thread at permies with pics and some description and story
- a sign at the location
- a small bit of
art, story or significance
To document your completion of the BB, provide the following:
- a link to the permies thread about your location
- pic of the sign hanging or posted at the location
Clarifications:
- No plywood, OSB or particle board