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2003 Council Grants

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2004 Council Grants

2006 Council Grants

 

2003 Council Grants:

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Trails

Project Title: Pond Exploration and the Wildlife Within

Project Description: Pond Exploration and the Wildlife Within: "Pondering Ponds" is a year long water conservation program, created by older Girl Scouts that fosters an exploration of the pond ecosystem and an understanding of non-point pollution and its impact on the water resource. Older girls from urban and rural areas were trained by DEP personnel and local professors as Eco-Techs to help facilitate aquatic programs focusing on conservation, wildlife, and ecosystems for younger Girl Scouts. An event targeting older girls was held that introduced girls to the various environmental career options. A travel kit was developed so that girls in other areas could implement this program and a “Pondering Ponds” patch program was also created. Plans and funding are in place for expansion of the project in 2004.

Federal or Sate Collaborating Agency: Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

Local Collaborating Agencies: Kellogg Environmental Center, Regional Water Authority, Southern Connecticut State University

Actual Number of Girl Scouts Served: 1412

Diversity: 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan; 1.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; 9.5% Black; 1.5% Hispanic; 87.2% White

 

 

2004 Council Grants:

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Trails

Project Title:Pondering Ponds with Eco-Techs II

Project Description: Girls learned about pond life, water cycles, non-point pollution and their solutions, and its effect on ground water by exploring a pond and lake ecosystem at Laurel Resident Camp, situated in a rural, underserved part of their council. Girls used scientific methods and global positioning technology to map and compass the pond and lake. With support from CT DEP, a nature trail was developed by Counselors-In-Training. Girls were trained as environmental program facilitators called Eco-Techs and used the trail to teach younger girls about the flora and fauna. They also taught
programs focusing on conservation, wildlife and ecosystems during camp and community events.

Federal or Sate Collaborating Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

Actual Number of Girl Scouts Served: 2,790

 

Girl Scouts of Southwestern Connecticut

Project Title:Rocky Craig Interactive Nature Trail

Project Description: Participants developed a self-guided, interpretive nature trail at the council’s Rocky Craig Program Center. The trail includes hands-on discovery stations focusing on ecology and non-point source pollution and is linked to Girl Scout earned-age level awards and the Water Drop Patch. CT DEP, NRCS and local collaborative partners provided
geological, hydrological, curriculum development expertise. Girls and adults were trained to teach environmental programs. Participants developed five programs-in-a-box to be used by adult volunteers to teach girls about nonpoint
source pollution and resource protection (such as water quality and watersheds, trees, habitats, etc.). Program materials were used at a Career Night with the collaborating agencies and with urban and after school groups during the year. The project serves as a model for three other Outdoor Program Centers in their council.

Federal or Sate Collaborating Agency: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection

Actual Number of Girl Scouts Served: 368

 

 

2006 Council Grants:

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Trails

Project Title: Parks Matter: Studio 2B

Project Description: Older girls will attend a two-week summer program at Camp Murray to become Youth Park Guides. The girls will visit state parks and participate in environmental science-related activities, culminating in the production of a Field Guide (developed by the girls themselves) to benefit younger Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts. The girls will evaluate the landscape, read the history of a geographical region, understand the impact human beings have on their environment, and respect the natural environment while aiding in its preservation.

Federal or Sate Collaborating Agency: State of Connecticut: Department of Environmental Protection, Kellogg Environmental Center, USDI Fish & Wildlife Service-Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

Actual Number of Girl Scouts Served: 140

 

 

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