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Girl Scouts Forever Green
Girl Scouts Forever Green (GSFG), Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary Take Action Project, is a national effort of girls leading their families, schools, and communities in improving the environment and protecting natural resources.
GSFG invites girls to Take Action on three major projects -- Reduce Plastic Waste, Earth Hour, and Rain Gardens. Participants are also encouraged to take an online pledge stating their yearlong commitment to GSFG efforts. Make sure your troop registers their progress on the national Girl Scouts Forever Green website.
GSFG is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary and designed to continue in perpetuity as an annual event and a legacy for future generations.
If you would like additional information, please contact GS-NCCP's GSFG coordinator, Deanna Ludwick.
Three Girl Scouts Forever Green Projects
1. Reduce Waste
GOAL: To reduce the number of plastic bottles and bags.
WHEN: February 2012
HOW: Participants use reusable water bottles and bags throughout the month.
PARTICIPANTS RECORD:
For reusable bottles:
- # of times a reusable water bottle was refilled
For reusable bags:
- # of times a reusable bag was used
- # of times reusable bags given to others
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: posters, "I Refilled My Water Bottle" stickers in English and Spanish, instructions for how to make a reusable bag, customizable GSFG wallet cards, and much more! (download all of these from the national GSFG website.)
2. Earth Hour
GOAL: To encourage sustainable behavior change, lower CO2 footprints, and save energy and money.
WHEN: March 2012
HOW: Participants install ENERGY STAR qualified, or other energy-efficient light blubs -- replacing incandescent bulbs, and participate in the symbolic Earth Hour event by turning off lights between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March (March 31, 2012).
PARTICIPANTS RECORD:
- # of ENERGY STAR qualifies or other energy-efficient light bulbs installed
- Participation in Earth Hour through registration
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: posters, "Flip the Switch" stickers in English and Spanish, customizable GSFG wallet cards, and much more! (download all of these from the national GSFG website.)
3. Rain Gardens
GOAL: To increase green space and wildlife habitats; improve water quality by reducing water-borne pollutants in streams, rivers, and other water supplies.
WHEN: April 2012
HOW: Plant and maintain rain gardens at schools, homes, and other sites.
PARTICIPANTS RECORD:
- # of rain gardens constructed
- # of square feet of green space planted
- # of new native plants/trees planted
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: posters, customizable GSFG wallet cards, and much more! (download all of these from the national GSFG website.)
Take the pledge today!
 
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