GIRL SCOUTS

DAISY GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS

I Speak for the Trees
This program, based on Dr. Seuss' classic story The Lorax, focuses on how each girl can make the world a better place. Scouts will learn their impact on the environment, what they need versus what they want, and how practicing the 3R's can help them be good Earth protectors. Fulfills rose petal requirements.

Our Earth Needs YOU!
Our Earth provides everything we need to live and so we need to use those resources wisely. Scouts will discover how we harm the environment through pollution, over-consumption and waste generation. Through interactive discussion, Scouts will consider ways to reduce these stresses, with an emphasis on reducing, reusing and recycling. Fulfills green petal requirements.


BROWNIE TRY-ITS

Animals
Explore the world of animals through Museum specimens – see them up close. Scouts will also visit the bison, elk, and deer at the Lords Park Zoo! Fulfills Try It requirements 2, 3, 4, 5.

Earth and Sky
Feel the Earth between your fingers and sunshine on your cheek. Discover the world around you with Museum staff by enjoying a hike on Willow Creek Trail to see soil erosion up close and much more. Fulfills Try It requirements 2, 3, 4, 5.

Eco-Explorer
What's outside in your backyard? Look at nature all around in Lords Park and learn how we are all connected. Find animal habitats outside and in Museum exhibits. Fulfills Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 4.

People of the World
We can learn many things from people who live in different countries. Discover language, culture, and games from around the world. Fulfills Try It requirements 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Plants
What is a plant? How do they grow? Explore the wonderful world of plants in Lords Park. On a trail hike make leaf and bark rubbings, compare different types of leafs, and even plant a seed to take home! Fulfills Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 4.

Science In Action
Play with magnets. Make slime. Science is fun! Conduct your own experiments to see how science is a part of everyday life. We provide the materials and the clean-up! Fulfills Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Science Wonders
Is it magic? A mystery? No – it's science! Scouts will make invisible ink, homemade paper, and learn the science behind bubbles, magnets and static electricity. Bonus for leaders – we take care of the clean-up! Fulfills Try It requirements 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Senses
Touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing – these senses allow us to really explore the world around us. Fulfill Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.

Sounds of Music
What is music? Do you listen to the same type of music as other people around the world? Make your own musical instruments to play and create music with instruments from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Fulfills Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 5.

Watching Wildlife
The Museum and Park are home to many animals: squirrels, deer, insects, oh my! Join Museum staff to view these animals in their natural habitat. Fulfill Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.

Water Everywhere
Water, water everywhere. About 70% of the Earth is water. Lords Park is home to 3 lagoons and a creek that help Scouts to discover the importance of water. Fulfill Try It requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.


JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS

Earth Connections
Uncover the web of life – that is how we are connected to the plants and animals around us. Join Museum staff as we look for life big and small in the park, trail, and zoo. Fulfills activities 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Eco-Action
Learn some of the basic, everyday things you can do to make a difference in our Earth's health. Be creative! Some of the best ways to recycle is to turn trash to treasure, as Scouts will learn when they create fun crafts. Juniors will also complete a service project, by picking up litter found in the Willow Creek Trail. Fulfills activities 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10.

Finding Your Way
Can you read a map? Use a compass? Locate the sun to find your way? Sure you can, after completing this badge! Fulfills activities 1, 2, 4, 8, 9.

Oil Up
In this creative, hands-on program, Juniors will gain a greater appreciation for this substance that is both a great energy source and pollutant. Girls will clean up their own "oil spill," and learn how many things in their lives are made of petroleum. Explore the Museum's fossils. Bonus for leaders – we take care of the clean-up! Fulfills activities 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10.

Rocks Rock
Rocks are everywhere – from outside on the ground to kitchen table tops! Explore how rocks are made and the geological features that shape our world. Investigate the Museums fossils. Then create one of your own! Fulfills activities 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Science Discovery

Wildlife
What is our state animal? How does a woodpecker eat? If you're careful and look closely, wildlife is all around us. Juniors will discover animal mysteries, what wildlife to avoid, and nature's remedies. The Museum's Endangered Animals exhibit is featured. Fulfills activities 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9.

Water Wonders
Let's take a closer look at the liquid we need to live. Juniors will learn where their water comes from and conduct an experiment in Willow Creek. Try a water taste test! Fulfills activities 1, 2, 3, 5, 10.