(It’s Your Planet – Love It! Journey Set)
(This Badge is Retiring on October 1, 2026)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
- Buy the Official Badge
Buy a Mini Fun Patch
Released in 2011. Retiring in 2026.
The 2011 Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn how to care for animals and yourself, and do a Take Action Project.
Choose your own activities!
- Leader Guide is NOT currently available in the Open Library
- Girl Guide is currently available in the Open Library
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Birdbath Award – Learn about yourself and how to take care of yourself.
- Red Robin Award – Learn how to take care of animals by yourself.
- Tula Award – Plan and do a Take Action Project (TAP).
* – 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 Mtg 1, Mtg 2, Mtg 3 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1, Mtg 2, and Mtg 3
- 10 Meeting Plan (Session 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, (7, 8, 9), and 10) at Bluehouse School
- JIAD (Journey in a Day) from The Dabbling Crafter
- JIAD (Journey in a Day) from Making Friends
- JIAD (Journey in a Day) from Plant, Plant, Electro
- JIAD (Journey in a Day) from Troop 2214
- Buy Printable Meetings on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
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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?
This is a Journey Badge and goes on the insignia side of the vest or the pockets of the apron – Click Here to see Daisy diagrams and details on where to place it.
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge. The official requirements are listed on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Please note that the Leader and Girl Guides of all journeys were no longer being printed as of 2024 as far as we are aware. Copies being sold are those leftover until the supply runs out.
- Leader Guide is NO LONGER available in Girl Scout Shop online – this book is now out of print and not required for earning this Journey.
- Girl Guide is NO LONGER available in Girl Scout Shop online – this book is now out of print and not required for earning this Journey.
- No Official GSUSA Booklet Online.
- Leader Guide is NOT currently available in the Open Library
- Girl Guide is currently available in the Open Library
Click to Expand → Other GSUSA Official Resources
- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for (6) 60 Min Mtgs
- Daisy Promise and Law by GSUSA
- VTK: Girl’s Guide Pg 4-5: Welcome to This Amazing Animal Adventure by GSUSA
- VTK: Girl’s Guide Pg 7-10: A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden by GSUSA
- VTK: Girl’s Guide Pg 7-13: A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden by GSUSA
- VTK: Girl’s Guide Pg 14-15: Sharon Beal’s Feature by GSUSA
- VTK: Girl’s Guide Pg 17-23: A Little Birdie Told Me by GSUSA
- VTK: Girl’s Guide Pg 29-35: 3 Cheers Zinnis Story by GSUSA
- VTK: Image from Girl’s Guide Pg 45: Panda by GSUSA
- VTK: Recipe from Girl’s Guide Pg 75: Incredible Edible Nests Recipe by GSUSA
- VTK: Leader’s Guide Pg 24: Daisy Flower Friends and the Girl Scout Law by GSUSA
- VTK: Image from Leader’s Guide Pg 29: Bald Eagle by GSUSA
- VTK: Leader’s Guide Pg 41: All About Me Nests by GSUSA
- VTK: Leader’s Guide Pg 45: Red Robin by GSUSA
- VTK: Image from Leader’s Guide Pg 51: Cheetah by GSUSA
- VTK: Leader’s Guide Pg 58-59: Busy Squirrels Song and Dance by GSUSA
- VTK: Image from Leader’s Guide Pg 89: Panda by GSUSA
Click to Expand → Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2021, https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.details.html?elem=190011600000. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2021, https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.details.html?elem=190098000000. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 3” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2021, https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.details.html?elem=190184400000. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 4.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2021, https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.details.html?elem=190270800000. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 5.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2021, https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.details.html?elem=190357200000. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 6.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2021, https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.details.html?elem=190443600000. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Brownie the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
- Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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