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Minnesota Grant Summaries
2003 Council Grants
2003 Council Grants:
Girl Scouts of Greater Minneapolis
Project Title: Flower Power! More Trees Please! And Earth Care Day
Project Description: During 3 conservation programs, girls developed a greater concern for the environment by participating in community service projects and being exposed to natural resource careers. Girls planted trees at Girl Scout Camp Elk River to serve as a natural border and protector of the floodplain around the camp. They also learned how to identify Buckthorn, an invasive plant species, and helped remove it from a local park in order to create more space for native trees and plants to grow. Girls also assisted the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in their annual flower, grass and tree seed collection.
Federal or Sate Collaborating Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Local Collaborating Agencies: Three Rivers Park District
Actual Number of Girl Scouts Served: 306
Diversity: 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan; 0.3% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.6% Black; 0.3% Hispanic; 97.7% White
Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council
Project Title: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree
Project Description: Girls and adults were trained in environmental education programs related to wildlife, water and trees developed by the Department of Natural Resources. Girl and adult participants learned problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will help them make responsible decisions regarding water and environmental resource use. Adult participants agreed to provide at least 2 programs in their region for girls. Future council program events are planned.
Federal or Sate Collaborating Agency: Minnesota Departmetn of Natural Resources
Local Collaborating Agencies:
Actual Number of Girl Scouts Served: 164
Diversity: 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan; 0.0% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.0% Black; 1.2% Hispanic; 95.7% White