G.S. 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!

GSUSA has two resources for earning journeys:

The printed Leader and Girl Guides
The Volunteer Toolkit Meeting Plans

Leader and Girl Guides

The following alphabetical lists identify titles and/or activities similar to those found in printed materials. These lists are provided for reference only and do not replicate the original activity sequence, specific time frames, or full instructions. For the complete official guidance, please refer to the printed material.

Leader Guide

Session 1
- Animals Around the World: Bald Eagle
- Ants on a Log
- Building a Team Birdbath
- Keeping the Girl Scout Promise
- Team Animal Mural
- Welcome to This Amazing Animal Adventure
Session 2
- All About Me Nests
- Animals Around the World: Lion
- Animals Safe and Sound
- Being Courageous and Strong
- Eat Like a Rabbit
- A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden
Session 3
- Animal Care Ideas
- Animals Around the World: Robin
- Choices, Choices
- The First Stories
- Fly, Fly, Away
- Incredible, Edible Nests
- Spin-a-Tale
Session 4
- Animals Around the World: Cheetah
- Apple Ladybugs
- Busy Squirrels Song and Dance
- Earning the Birdbath Award
- Fantastical Animals Flip Book
- The First Stories
- Moving Toward the Red Robin Award
Session 5
- Animals Talk and So Do We!
- Field Trip
- Sounds of Nature Walk
Session 6
- Animals Around the World: Donkey
- Apple Snacks or Quesadillas
- Comparing the Caring
- Power of a Postcard
- Preparing for the Red Robin Project
- Zinni’s Story
Session 7
- Animal Riddle Poem
- Animals Around the World: Crane
- Fruits from Japan
- Gloria’s Story
- Preparing the Red Robin Project
- Sharing Our Knowledge
- Turning Paper into Art
Session 8
- Animal Advertisers
- Animals Around the World: Panda
- Creating the Red Robin Project
- Gloria’s Story
- Jicama Sticks and Black Bean Dip
- My Favorite Animal
- Practicing the Red Robin Project
Session 9
- Earning the Red Robin Project
- Presenting the Red Robin Project
Session 10
- Animal Masks
- Animals Around the World: Elephant
- Caring for Animals Makes Me Feel…
- Elephant Parade
- Looking Ahead to the Final Celebration
- Many-Colored, Wild Parrot Vegetables and Dip
- Mari’s Story
- Preparing for the Tula Award
Final Celebration
- Animal Riddle Icebreaker
- Animals Around the World
- Back in the Garden
- Celebration Snacks
- The Journey’s End
- Now, It’s Time for You to Celebrate
- Presenting the Tula Award

Girl Guide

Back in the Garden
Gloria’s Story
A Little Birdie Told Me
Mari’s Story
A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden
Welcome to the Amazing Animal Adventure
Zinni’s Story

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

The following alphabetical lists identify titles and/or activities similar to those found in official meeting plans. These lists are provided for reference only and do not replicate the original activity sequence, specific time frames, or full instructions. For the complete meeting structure and official guidance, please log in to GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).

(6) 60 Min Mtgs

Meeting One:
- Animals Around the World
- Building a Team Birdbath
- Keeping the Girl Scout Promise
- Team Animal Mural
- Welcome to This Amazing Animal Adventure
Meeting Two:
- All About Me Nests
- Animals Around the World
- Animals Safe and Sound
- Being Courageous and Strong
- Choices, Choices
Meeting Three:
- All About Me Nests
- Animals Around the World
- Busy Squirrels Song and Dance
- Earning the Birdbath Award
- The First Stories
- Moving Toward the Red Robin Award
Meeting Four:
- All About Me Nests
- Caring for Animals
Meeting Five:
- Animals Around the World
- Comparing the Caring
- Creating the Red Robin Project
- Mural and Nests
- Sharing Our Knowledge
Meeting Six:
- All About Me Nests
- Celebration Snacks
- Earning the Red Robin Award
- Earning the Tula Award
- Presenting the Red Robin Project

PDF Resources available in the various meetings for this badge on VTK:

Daisy Promise and Law
Girl’s Guide Pg 4-5: Welcome to This Amazing Animal Adventure
Girl’s Guide Pg 7-10: A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden
Girl’s Guide Pg 7-13: A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden
Girl’s Guide Pg 14-15: Sharon Beal’s Feature
Girl’s Guide Pg 17-23: A Little Birdie Told Me
Girl’s Guide Pg 29-35: 3 Cheers Zinnis Story
Image from Girl’s Guide Pg 45: Panda
Recipe from Girl’s Guide Pg 75: Incredible Edible Nests Recipe
Leader’s Guide Pg 24: Daisy Flower Friends and the Girl Scout Law
Image from Leader’s Guide Pg 29: Bald Eagle
Leader’s Guide Pg 41: All About Me Nests
Leader’s Guide Pg 45: Red Robin
Image from Leader’s Guide Pg 51: Cheetah
Leader’s Guide Pg 58-59: Busy Squirrels Song and Dance

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Published on April 6, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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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., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. 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., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. 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., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. 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., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. 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., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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