2011 – Outdoor Art Maker

(Part of Daisy Outdoor Journey Set)

(Note: Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”. While the Journey will be retiring, this will still remain as a badge.)

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge


Released in 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.

Can be earned as a single badge or as part of the Daisy Outdoor Journey set. (Journeys retire in Oct 2026.)

What is this badge about?

Make art inspired by or from nature.

Choose your own activities!

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Explore colors in nature (art or color race/hunt).
  2. Explore sounds in nature (make maraca or sound hunt).
  3. Make something nature inspired (Leave no Trace drawing, play about taking care of nature).

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.

What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

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Meeting Plans

Other Resources

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

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At Home Plans

GSUSA Information and Details

Three steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. See the colors of nature
  2. Hear the sounds of nature 
  3. Share your outdoor art 
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

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 Apron and Vest?

This is can be considered a Journey Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it. This can also be a Skill Based Badge when the Outdoor Journey is not planned – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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