Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Research environmental cause or issue, make and enhance a plan to help, and either educate or inspire action from younger activists.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about an environmental cause or issue from a trusted person or group (local environment group, council/city employee, city council member/committee, state government or law employee, environmental lobbyist, attorney, legislative advocate, or environmental policies and law).
- Explore an issue that matters to you with trusted sources (environment news/blogs/websites) OR brainstorm ideas with a trusted group (community forum, or troop meeting).
- Make a plan to help the issue with a group (expert, environmental group, activists, or a troop/school group).
- Enhance your project in a meaningful way (Use music/art/photography to highlight and bring awareness, volunteer with established group and help them expand their efforts, OR host an event).
- Teach others in one significant way (create teaching materials, organize a group that will continue your project, OR teach younger activists to support your cause).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO Virtual – Original Link
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO Virtual – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Ambassadors” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn what eco advocates do
- Find an issue you’re passionate about
- Come up with a solution
- Advocate for your issue
- Teach others how to advocate for your cause
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Leave No Trace Principles for Older Girls 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.
Learn about the Camper Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
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 Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Ambassador Badge List.
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