Date: Sat Sep 20, 9:00 AM CDT - Sat Sep 20, 12:00 PM CDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
Make your Girl Scout Tree Promise and join us for a hands-on Invasive Species Cleanup Day at Douglas-Hart Nature Center, where we'll prepare the land for new trees and learn about local conservation efforts. This family-friendly event invites Girl Scouts and volunteers to take action for a greener future by restoring habitats and growing our community's tree canopy. Together, we'll foster environmental stewardship while making a lasting impact--one tree at a time! A free patch is included with this event.
What to Expect:
Make Your Tree Promise: Commit to planting,
protecting, and honoring trees.
Hands-On Invasive Species
Cleanup: Get your hands dirty removing invasive species that choke out
native plants and trees. Your work will directly prepare the land for
healthier ecosystems and future tree planting.
Learn from
Experts: Discover how to identify common invasive species in our area,
learn why these plants threaten local biodiversity, and pick up
sustainable techniques to manage them in your backyard!
Explore
Career Paths: Hear from tree professionals about their work and what
it takes to pursue a career in this field.
Earn Your Tree
Promise Patch: All participants receive this special patch to
symbolize their commitment to environmental stewardship.
This
event is your chance to connect with nature, learn, and leave a legacy
of environmental action--one tree at a time. Let's create a brighter,
greener future together!
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2025
Location: Mattoon, IL
