Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 18, 2010

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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.

2009 Schedule

10-12	Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike – Meeting at Black Rock trailhead to learn more about helpful plants in the mountains of North Carolina.
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	Interpretive Nature Walk – Meet at the Woods Walk for a guided discovery walk taking a deeper look at Grandfather Mountain ecosystems.
1-2:30	How Colors help Animals Survive and The Thicket Game – Meet at the “Let it Rain” picnic shelter. The group will split in half. Half of the group will play the Thicket Game, which is hide and seek with a nature twist. The other half will participate in the program, which is a hands-on animal demonstration. Then the 2 groups will switch places.
2:30-3:30	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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