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. |
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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.
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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.
February 5, April 2
Cost: $11 (includes patch)
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Min./Max.: 10/30 |
Daisy petal workshops:
Make the World a Better Place, Feb. 16; 4-5 p.m.
Min./Max.: 10/30
Brownie try-it workshops:
Water Everywhere, January 5; 4-5:30 p.m.
Animals, February 2; 4-5:30 p.m.
Eco-Explorer, March 2; 4-5:30 p.m.
Earth & Sky, April 6; 4-5:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go Camping, May 4; 4-5:30 p.m.
Min./Max.: 10/30
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Junior badge workshops:
Earth Connections, Jan. 8; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Water Wonders, Feb. 5; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sky Search, Feb. 5; 5:50-6:30 p.m.
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
Information: Call Shauna Trevino at
713-474- 2551, ext. 13 |
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,
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. |
