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Brownie & Junior Girl Scout
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Back
to Natives conducts scout programs throughout Orange County.
Contact us to schedule a program at a wild place near you!
Programs are available for up to 20 children (minimum 10).
To Schedule: 949-509-4787 or
education(@)backtonatives.org |
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"I thought the presentation of information fantastic
and was impressed and appreciative of how closely it all
linked in with our recycling and conservation themes for
this scouting year. I will gladly spread my recommendation
to other leaders about the Back to Natives program." - Junior
Girl Scout Leader |
The Back to Natives staff LOVES
to go camping, and we want to help make camping a fun experience
for Brownies, too! During this program, scouts participate
in a "Roll-a-Bag Relay" to learn how to properly roll up
their seeping bags. On a "scent" hike, scouts use their
noses to enjoy the native plants they find. Along the trail,
scouts decorate their own bandana to keep, and learn how
to use their bandanna on a camping trip. Scouts practice
tying a few simple knots using red licorice, then enjoy
their handiwork - yummy!
The program is 2 hours and costs $7.50/scout.
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The Back to Natives staff LOVES
to go hiking, and we want to help make hiking a fun experience
for Girl Scouts, too! During this program, scouts learn
how to plan a hike, how to dress for a hike and what to
include in their day packs, including the items that should
be included in a basic first aid kit. Scouts learn about
the hazards that could be encountered along the trail, and
how to cope with them. Along the trail, scouts stop to observe
their environment with a drawing exercise, and write haiku
to help them remember their experience.
The program is 2 hours and costs $7.50/scout.
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that people must share the Earth with plants and
animals. Scouts learn about ecosystems, and make
their own plant terrarium to take home. They take
a nature hike to search for the homes of wild animals.
Along the trail they discuss renewable and non-renewable
resources, and learn how they can help save energy.
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They make their own biodegradable
furniture polish to make their own homes more "green". Scouts
participate in an environmental service project that helps
maintain habitat for wildlife.
The program is 2.5 hours and costs $8.50/scout.
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Brownies learn about the importance
of plants. During a nature hike, scouts learn how plants
provide habitat for animals and give humans food, shelter,
clothing, tools, medicine and even oxygen in the air we
breathe! Scouts build a human tree and go on a "leaf
hunt" and collect fallen leaves(which they later return |
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to the Earth) to do a leaf
rubbing activity. They begin an experiment to see which
Orange County native plant seed wins a sprout race.
The program is 2 hours and costs $7.50/scout.
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Juniors take action
to help people, plants and animals on the earth.
During a nature hike, scouts discuss ways that water,
soil and air become polluted, and play a game to
learn ways to conserve water. Scouts learn about
the negative impacts of plastic in
"Plastic Plague Jeopardy," pick up trash along the
trail and decorate their own canvass shopping bags
to take home. They learn about a famous female environmentalist
and participate in an environmental service project
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The program is 2.5 hours and costs $8.50/scout. |
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The Back to Natives Girl
Scout Habitat Garden Program was developed to educate
scouts about the value of native plants and wildlife
habitat, especially in an urban environment. Scouts
can do meaningful community service by planting a habitat
garden at their scout house, school or community space,
and earn hours towards their Bronze Award.
Cost: $9.50/scout, min 20. Cost includes an initial
onsite consultation, pre-digging, site conditioning,
educational discussion, planting guidance, and a one
gallon sized plant for every two scouts.
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