This is part of a fun patch series offered by the service unit to help girls learn hiking and camping skills. More info can be found here.
All events will be posted in the following Facebook groups, so please RSVP on Facebook:
Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors of Forest Trails
Cadettes and up of Forest Trails
Can’t make it to an event for the Outdoor Skills? Have no fear! Your girl can earn the patch on her own by following the suggested requirements that will be posted in each event. Just fill out this form after completing the requirements for each activity.
Didn’t get your patch at the event? Just fill out this form.
Didn’t order a patch set? No problem! She can still participate! Once the series is done, and if patches are still available, another order can be placed. Here is a list of who ordered:
Identifying Nature Requirements
The goal of this session is to look for signs of animals and identifying plants.
Here are a few worksheets for identifying nature:
How to identify poison oak, sumac, or ivy
When you have completed the worksheets, take a hike or walk in your neighborhood and see what signs of nature you can find and identify.
- Do you see animal tracks? What animal do you think they belong to?
- Do you see animal droppings?
- Do you see an animal’s home or nest?