As the weather warms up, your troop can celebrate Earth Day and earn Girl Scout badges.
As the weather begins to warm up, it is time to go outdoors! Whether you are camping, going on a hike, or sitting on blankets outside your meeting place, this is the perfect time to reflect about our planet and the environment.
Earth Day and the Girl Scout Law
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 and is a day dedicated to protecting the planet. It began in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental problems like pollution, littering, and the loss of plants and animals. Today, Earth Day encourages people of all ages to take action, big or small, by recycling, conserving water, planting trees, reducing waste, and caring for the natural world around them.
Earth Day connects to the Girl Scout Law, especially the promise to “use resources wisely” and to “make the world a better place.” When Girl Scouts pick up litter, reuse materials for crafts, learn about renewable energy, or protect wildlife habitats, they are living out the Law in real and meaningful ways. Caring for the Earth also supports being responsible for what we say and do, since our everyday choices, like using less plastic or saving energy, directly impact the planet and future generations.
Which Girl Scout Daisy Petals Tie into Earth Day
The orange, green, and rose Daisy petals all tie into Earth Day.
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Use Resources Wisely
Responsible for What I Say and Do
Make the World a Better Place
Girl Scout Brownie Eco Learner Badge
Your Scouts will earn how to help the outdoors, observe nature, care for wildlife, and practice being kind to the natural world. This badge centers on actively caring for the environment in a hands-on way, to connect Brownies with Earth Day themes.
If you have a multi-level troop of Brownies and Daisies, your Daisies can earn the following petals:
- Green Petal – Use Resources Wisely Both focus on smart environmental practices and taking care of the earth.
- Rose Petal – Make the World a Better Place Many eco-friendly actions (like planting trees or cleaning up parks) directly support making the world better.
- Magenta Petal – Respect Authority (in a nature context) Respecting rules in nature (like staying on trails) is part of being an eco friend.
- Purple Petal – Respect Myself and Others Caring for the earth is part of caring for everyone who lives on it.
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Girl Scout Junior Eco Camper Badge
If you are taking your troop camping before or after Earth Day, your Junior can earn their Eco camper badge.
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Girl Scout Cadette Environment Badges
The following badges can all be tied into Earth Day. Each one is a complete meeting plan.
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Cadette Trees Badge
Cadette Night Owl
Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice
What is your troop doing to celebrate Earth Day?