Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2023 but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Watch animals, listen to their sounds, and/or find their footprints.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Look for animal signs either by looking for animal tracks outdoors OR looking up animal habitats.
- Mimic animals by either playing camouflage hide and seek OR animal charades.
- Pick an animal and observe them in person OR online to learn more about them.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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How to earn as a Troop?
Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
The Badge Archive Echoes of VTK (Similar to VTK)
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- Animal Fun Print and Play 2 Scout Meetings Plan
- The Badge Archive Echoes of VTK (Similar to VTK)
- Buy Printable Meeting on Teachers Pay Teachers from Girl Scout Leader Resources AL
Other Resources
- See the Activity List for Animal Observer – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
How to earn individually?
- At Home Overview compiled by The Badge Archive
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At Home Plans
- At Home Overview compiled by The Badge Archive
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Focus on one animal
- Be an animal observer
- Play an animal observation game
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- VTK Animal Habitats by GSUSA
- VTK Who Am I by GSUSA
- VTK Animal Field Notes by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Animal Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform Apron and Vest?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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