Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn Leave No Trace principles, practice an eco-friendly skill, plan and take an eco-hike to explore an issue, and use the eco-hike to make a difference.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about Leave No Trace principles (Interview an expert, talk to local conservation group, OR take the 30-60 minute online course).
- Make a plan for an eco-hike with a purpose (address a land/air/water issue, explore water quality, OR explore an invasive species).
- Practice an eco-friendly skill (identify durable surfaces, purify water, OR build a minimum-impact mound fire).
- Take your eco-hike and explore an issue while on it (wildlife, water, OR native species).
- Use your eco-hike to make a difference (make a documentary, make an art project to inspire others, OR create an awareness campaign about your issue).
* – 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! - Learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace (GSUSA Leave No Trace)
- Play Durable Surface Hopscotch
- Durable Surface Quick Concept by Scouting America
- 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
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Cadettes” 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 how to make minimal impact on a trek
- Plan an eco trek with a purpose
- Practice an eco skill while on your trek
- Make a difference on your eco trek
- Make a difference after your eco trek
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.
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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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