Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2016 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Make art inspired by or from nature.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Observe and record what you see in nature (three or more public artworks outdoors & sketch, exhibit of outdoor environmental art) OR talk to an artist that makes nature art.
- Make something nature inspired (jewelry, 5 things that don’t belong eco-art, woodcut relief, screen print shirt).
- Use nature inspiration to make music or dance (Record natural sounds and human-made ones, DIY band for an outdoor performance, teach younger girls three camp songs about nature).
- Take photos (time-lapse project, play with filers/modes, shoot panoramic, outdoor music video).
- Make art with nature (outdoor maze/labyrinth, lighting for an outdoor space, light show, nature-based art mural for the outdoors).
* – 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
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
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
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Other Resources
- See the Multi-Level 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 at Home – Original Link
- Video Walkthrough from GSLP
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSOAZ – Original Link
- Video Walkthrough from GSLP
- 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:
- Explore art outdoors
- Make something!
- Create or share music inspired by nature
- Capture nature digitally
- Design outdoors
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?
The requirements are the same in all five upper levels, just with different recommended activities or projects. Daisies just have two less requirements than the other levels.
Look at the Activity List for Outdoor Art for ideas on what projects and activities you can do or links to instructions for the above suggested GSUSA activities.
Learn more about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Art 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 Senior Badge List.
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