September 2005 Volume 31 Issue 8  

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Experience first hand how Armand Bayou Nature Center is working to preserve the wetlands prairie, forest, and marsh habitats surrounding Armand Bayou. Visit this astonishingly beautiful part of the Texas Gulf Coast and “reconnect with nature.” Visitors can learn about our plant and animal inhabitants, bird-watch, hike on the Nature Center’s trails or view our live animal displays of snakes, spiders, hawks, and bison (courtesy of www.abnc.org).

General information

Where: Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena
Register: Use the Program Registration Form.
Deadline: Three weeks prior to event.
Min./Max.: 10/30 (for each workshop)
Contact: Shauna Trevino at Armand Bayou, 281-474-2551 x13 or shauna@abnc.org or Theresa Hunter, 713-292-0318, or thunter@sjgs.org
Note: Cost does not include patches, they are available through any Girl Scout Shop.

Workshops

Who: Daisies, Age 5
When: October 19, 4-5 p.m. – Use Resources Wisely
Cost: $6/girl, No charge for leader or co-leader.
   
Who: Brownies, Ages 6-8
When: September 7, 4-5:30 p.m. – Animals
October 5, 4-5:30 p.m. – Eco-Explorer
November 2, 4-5:30 p.m. – Earth and Sky
December 7, 4-5:30 p.m. – Ready, Set, Go Camping
Cost: $60/girl, No charge for leader or co-leader.
   
Who: Juniors, Ages 8-11
When: September 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Wildlife
October 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Earth Connections
November 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Water Wonders
December 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Wildlife
Cost: $11/girl, No charge for leader or co-leader.

Overnight Camping at Armand Bayou Nature Center for Junior Girl Scouts

Explore the trails with the nocturnal animals through a guided night hike, gaze at the stars though the Gary L. Kraus telescope with Ron Rosenwald (a member of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society), and roast marshmallows over an open fire with friends and family. Indoor camping provided in the auditorium/classroom or tent camping near May’s Pond.

Who: Juniors, ages 8-11
When: You set the date.
Min/Max: 10/30
Cost: $10 per Junior Girl Scout; $5 per extra adults; no charge for the leader or co- leader.
Register: With Armand Bayou
Contact: Call Shauna to schedule your overnight at 281- 474-2551, ext 13.

George Observatory

General information
Where: Brazos Bend State Park, George Observatory
Bring: Permission slips (F204), medical forms (F-185), adult emergency form (F-22), closed toe shoes, bug spray, troop first aid kit
Min./Max.: 10/20
Register: Use the Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6235
Deadline: Three weeks prior to event
Directions: Take Hwy 59 South to Crabb River Road Exit. Go left and stay on this road (FM 762) about 15 miles until park entrance. Turn left at blinking yellow light to stay on FM 762 or take Hwy 288 South to the FM 1462 Exit at Rosharon. Go right about 15 miles to FM 762. Turn right on FM 762 and go about a mile to the park entrance.
Note: Badges are not included for any of these workshops. They may be purchased at any Girl Scout shop. An optional $3 patch is available from the Challenger Center
Contact: Peggy Halford at the George Observatory,
281-242-3055 or halford@hmns.org or Theresa Hunter at GSSJC, 713-292-0318 or thunter@sjgs.org
Junior Overnight Programs
On Friday earn a badge, look through telescopes (weather permitting) and take a night hike around Creekfield Lake. On Saturday take a simulated space flight aboard the SS Observer at the Challenger Learning Center. Girls will need to bring simple no-cook snacks and breakfast. Don’t miss out on this cool adventure.
Who: Juniors, ages 8-11
When: Sept.9-10 Sky Search Oct. 7-8 Aerospace
Nov. 4-5 Sky Search Jan. 20-21 Aerospace
March 10-11 Sky Search April 21-22 Aerospace
Cost: $38/girl mailed to the Girl Scouts Center and $15/adult.
   
Brownie Try-its
Earn one of the following try-its and then take a Mini-Mission simulated spaceflight aboard the SS Observer at the Challenger Learning Center. Learn about Earth and Space all in one day!
Who: Brownies, ages 6-8
When: October 1 or January 28–Space Explorer
December 3 or March 4–Movers 1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $17/girl and $2/adult, mailed to the Girl Scouts Center.
   
Cadette Overnight Space Explorer!
Who: Cadettes, ages 11-14
When: December 9-10 – Space Explorer
Cost: $38/girl mailed to the Girl Scouts Center and $15/adult.
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