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Houston Arboretum
Nature Center
Naturalists will lead Girl Scouts through activities to complete
requirements for the Wildlife Junior Badge. Girls will learn
techniques to identify birds and reptiles, become familiar
with characteristics of poison ivy and venomous snakes and
Texas endangered animals through participation in hands-on
activities, nature tours, demonstrations, a service project,
and completion of a workbook.
Who: Juniors (Ages 8-11)
Contact: Kristan Price at the Houston Arboretum
at 713-681-8433 for registration information.
What Is Urban Forestry?
Do you know what a tree registry is? Have you ever wondered
who protects the trees in your community? If these questions
interest you, then stay tuned.
The Urban Forestry Patch for Girl Scouts of all ages is coming
this spring!
Contact Julie Deeter, Program Manager, 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org
for more information. |
Houston Zoo Workshops
For information regarding workshops contact Tara Tucker at scouts@houstonzoo.org.
Check out their Web site at www.houstonzoo.org. For registration
contact Theresa Hunter 713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org. Night
Prowls, Wild Winks, and Zoo workshops operate on a draw system.
Payment must be made in full to participate in this draw. All
participants (girls and adults) must pay the full price on the
Night Prowls and Wild Winks Overnight Program. No tagalongs
at any of the events.
Animal Try-it Workshop
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
March 5, May 7
Cost: $11 (includes patch)
Register: Program
Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min./Max.: 10/35
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Wildlife Badge Workshop
Who: Junior Girl Scouts
When: Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
April 2
Cost: $11 (includes patch)
Register: Program
Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min./Max.: 10/30 |
Check out dates and registration procedures for Night Prowls
(after hours private tour of the zoo) and Wild Winks (an overnight
stay at the zoo with a tour and activities) at the Houston
Zoo at www.houstonzoo.org.
Workshops at Armand Bayou
Daisy petal workshops:
Make the World a Better Place, Feb. 16; 4-5 p.m.
Min./Max.: 10/30
Brownie try-it workshops:
Eco-Explorer: March 2; 4-5:30 p.m.
Earth and Sky: April 6; 4-5:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go Camping: May 4; 4-5:30 p.m.
Min./Max.: 10/30
Junior badge workshops:
Wildlife: March 5; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Earth Connections:
April 2; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sky Search: April
16; 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Water Wonders: May
7; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $6 per Daisy/Brownie;
$11 Junior; free for leaders, $5 extra adults
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min./Max.: 10/30
Contact: Shauna Trevino at
713-474- 2551, ext. 13
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Overnight
Camping at Armand Bayou Nature Center for Juniors
Explore the trails with the nocturnal animals through
a guided night hike, gaze at the stars through a telescope,
and roast marshmallows over an open fire. Indoor camping
provided in the auditorium or tent camping near May’s
Pond.
Cost
$10 Junior; $5 extra adults, free for leader or co-leader.
Information
Contact Shauna Trevino at
281-474- 2551, ext. 13 to schedule overnight camping. |
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