Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Grandfather Mountain adopted the Girl Scouts in 1971, inviting the girls to visit the mountain each September to learn more about nature and the Blue Ridge mountains. The Scouts returned the gesture by adopting Grandfather’s late mascot, Mildred the Bear, as an honorary Girl Scout and presenting her with a series of pins to mark her many years with the organization.

On Girl Scout Day, all Girl Scouts and their troop leaders are admitted to Grandfather Mountain free with proof of membership. Families traveling with scouts may ask for discount admission rates.

2010 Schedule

10-12	Survival Hike – Meeting at Black Rock trailhead. On this 2 mile hike participants will learn skills on how to survive in the wild along with basic plant identification.
10-12	High Elevation Hike – An interpretive loop hike beginning and ending at Black Rock trailhead. This hike is only for Girl Scouts 10 years old and above. The hike is strenuous and scouts will need to bring water, snacks and have appropriate footwear. Space is limited to 15 scouts, chaperones welcome. Please call Naturalist Department for reservations (828) 733-4326.
11-12	NASA Climate Science Workshop – Meet at the butterfly garden in front of the Fudge Shop. Using state-of-the-art equipment we will collect data that will contribute to the understanding of Earth systems and Climate Change. Data collected will be analyzed by experts of the field.
1-3	Flight, Feathers and FUN! – Meet at “Let it Rain” Picnic Shelter. Visit all 4 interactive bird stations and then meet and discuss some of Grandfather’s own feathered friends.
2-3:30	Habitat Stations: Habitat and Naturalist Staff will be on hand to answer any questions in the Environmental Habitats.
3:30	Hawk Watch: Meet at Linville Peak across the Swinging Bridge to participate in a program about raptors and possibly catch a glimpse of these migrating birds of prey.
3:30	Monarch Butterfly Program – Meet in front of the Nature Museum to learn about the natural history, migration and life cycle of this special butterfly.

Locations subject to change, check handout given on the day of for final meeting places

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