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Nature Programs 503-629-6350

School Nature Programs: Scouts in Nature:

K-12 grade Girl Scouts
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Our experienced environmental educators lead these Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
engaging, hands-on programs at nature parks and Brownies: Bugs Badge Program
natural areas within walking distance of schools. Discover the fascinating world of insects and other
Activities incorporate core concepts from the Next tiny creatures that call the park home. Join our
Generation Science Standards while fostering naturalists for a bug-filled adventure with hands-on
memorable outdoor learning experiences that cannot activities, games, and outdoor exploration as you
be duplicated in a classroom. Visit www.thprd.org complete the steps toward earning your Bugs badge!
to learn which programs help reinforce the scientific Join as a troop or individually. Badge is not included
practices and crosscutting concepts your class is with registration.
working on this year. Fill out our online request form 10/17 S 10 am-12 pm 7-9 yrs NP25270
at www.thprd.org/activities/nature/group-nature- Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $16 OD: $20
program-request/ to set up a program for your class.
Locations: Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Tualatin A visit to a park is an excellent activity for your troop
Hills Nature Park, other THPRD natural areas, or at to do as part of a regular meeting or as an extra
your school. activity. Whether self-guided or led by one of our
naturalists; scouts can work towards earning their
petals and badges through nature exploration. We can
customize a group program for your troop’s needs to
achieve your Trail Adventure, Eco Learner, Outdoor
Art Maker, Animal Observer, Math in Nature, Art &
Design, Hiker, Bugs, Eco Learner, Animal Habitats,
Flowers, Letterboxer, Art Creator, and Explorer or
Citizen Science badges. Fill out the Nature Program
Request Form to schedule a badge or workshop
program: www.thprd.org.

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