Earth Day Girl Scout Activities

Are you looking for some fun and meaningful activities to do with your troop for Earth Day? Look no further! Here are some great ideas to help your girls learn about environmental conservation and make a positive impact on the planet.

Park Clean-Up

One of the simplest and most effective ways to celebrate Earth Day is to organize a park clean-up. Your troop can help clean up litter and debris in a local park or beach, and not only will you be making a positive impact on the environment, but you'll also be improving the community for everyone who visits the park.

Before you head out, make sure to bring plenty of gloves, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer. You can also make it fun by turning it into a scavenger hunt for certain types of litter or by having a competition to see which scout can collect the most litter in a certain amount of time.

Talk to your local municipal office to make sure there are no concerns with your troop doing this on town property. They may even offer to assist you or point toward a team to help!

Recycling

Recycling is a simple way to make a big impact on the environment. Challenge your girls to recycle as much as possible for a week, and then take a trip to the local recycling center to see what happens to all of the materials they've collected.

You can also have a recycling competition between troops in your area, and see who can collect the most recyclables in a set amount of time.

Another great option for recycling is to organize a recycling craft day. Over the course of a few weeks, have the troop collect certain recycling items. This where your girls get creative with recyclable materials to make something new and useful.

Before you tell your troop to gather recycling, make sure they understand the difference between different types of recyclable materials by reviewing recycling symbols.

Upcycling

Encourage your girls to get creative by upcycling old materials into new, useful items. For example, you can show them how to turn an old t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag, or how to make a bird feeder out of a plastic bottle.

Freecycle/Buy Nothing Event

You could also organize a freecycle event. Freecycle or Buy Nothing groups are very popular on social media. This is where people can post items they no longer need and are willing to give away for free. They are typically gently used items that someone else could use. You could advertise in the area for a large event or you could just keep it within your troop to teach the girls. This is a great way to reduce waste and teach your girls about the importance of reusing and repurposing.

Garage Sale for Charity

Have your girls collect items they no longer need, and hold a garage sale to raise money for a local environmental charity. This is similar to the Freecycle event but you wouldn't give the items away for free. This is a great way to teach your girls about reducing waste, giving back to their community, and making a positive impact on the planet.

You can also make it fun by having your girls decorate signs and set up shop in a local park or community center. This is a great opportunity for your girls to practice their sales skills and learn about the importance of marketing and advertising while working within your community.

Planting a Tree

Get your hands dirty and plant a tree or flowers to make your community shine! This is a great way to help the environment by reducing carbon dioxide in the air and providing a habitat for wildlife. Your girls will also learn about the importance of plant life in our ecosystem.

Before you start digging, make sure to do some research to find out which trees are native to your area and will thrive in your local climate. You can also make it a fun and educational activity by learning about the different parts of a tree and how they contribute to the environment.

In addition to these activities, don't forget to check out the booklets in our shop on nature conservation topics. They are a great resource for teaching your girls about environmental conservation and sustainability.

Conclusion

Earth Day is a great opportunity to teach your girls about the importance of protecting the planet. By participating in these activities, you'll be helping them develop a lifelong love and appreciation for nature. Plus, you'll be making a positive impact on the environment and your community.

So, whether you organize a park clean-up, a recycling competition, an upcycling event, a garage sale for charity, or a tree-planting activity, your girls are sure to have a great time while learning about the importance of environmental conservation.