Critical thinking and problem solving are fundamental parts of the Girl Scouts experience. Girl Scout Gold Award recipients Jasmine Winter, Susan Belik, and Millicent Hoffert demonstrate they are no strangers to these skills by navigating arising problems like pros. Gold Award recipient Jasmine Winter For Jasmine Winter’s Gold Award project, Hillcrest Math Learning Games and … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts Jasmine Winter, Susan Belik, and Millicent Hoffert
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Rodenticide and its Effect on our Local Wildlife – Molly McNulty
Molly McNulty is a senior at Newbury Park High School. After noticing an increasing amount of reports on the death of regional predators, such as mountain lions, from the consumption of rodenticide, she became inspired to educate her community on the impact of these harmful chemicals on wildlife. Focusing on local owl populations, she noted … Continue reading Rodenticide and its Effect on our Local Wildlife – Molly McNulty
Bronze & Silver Award Highlight – Troops 20533 & 25086
The Highest Awards in Girl Scouts – the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards – give girls the chance to make a difference in their communities while supporting issues they care about. The skills and experiences that Girl Scouts gain on these journeys earn them special recognition and set them on a lifelong path of advocacy … Continue reading Bronze & Silver Award Highlight – Troops 20533 & 25086
Earth Day! Every Day! – Mollie Cobb
Mollie Cobb is passionate about protecting our planet. A true environmentalist at heart, when she noticed the amount of food waste created by a local elementary school, she knew she had to step in. By creating a lunchroom recycling program and establishing a student-run composting system, Mollie was able to teach her community small ways … Continue reading Earth Day! Every Day! – Mollie Cobb
Gold Award Girl Scouts – Camryn More
Girl Scout Camryn More from Salinas has recently earned her Gold Award. Recognizing the ill-functioning water fountains at San Benancio Middle School, Camryn went to the Washington Union School District Board to initiate change within her community. Not only did the lack of functioning fountains have a negative impact on students, but it was also … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts – Camryn More