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Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

1. Observe and record what you see in nature (create new creature adaptable to your area, OR compare indoor and outdoor performance) OR talk to an artist that makes nature art and create something inspired by their work.
2. Make something nature inspired (galaxy shirt, whittle wood, OR clay impressions).
3. Use nature inspiration to make music or dance (sing in rounds, hike to song, human rain storm, OR nature’s symphony).
4. Take photos (3 different times of day, nature and non-nature structure, OR series of photos closer and closer until you can’t tell what it is anymore)
5. Make art with nature (visit outdoor art, bird/bat/owl house, OR terrarium).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

Activity Choices

Multi-Level Outdoor Art Activity List

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Available Troop Meeting Plans

• (2) 90 Min Mtgs – Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley)
• (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
  • Mtg 1: Look at Nature (3 choices), Nature Inspired (3 choices)
  • Mtg 2: Music (3 choices), Photography (3 choices), Art with Nature (3 choices)
• Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders

How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?

• At Home Plan from GSGCNWI
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF _{– Original Link}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSOAZ _{– Original Link}
• At Home Plan from NCParks
• Video Walkthrough from GSLP
• Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
• Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN

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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.

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GSUSA Information and Details

Other Non-GSUSA Resources

• None Currently Available.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

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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 :  Outdoor Art Explorer 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Outdoor Art Explorer 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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