Girl Scout Day
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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.
2007 Schedule
| 10:00 | Guided nature walk at the Woods Walk trail at Picnic area. |
| 11:00 | Habitat Staff on hand to answer questions and lead animal enrichment activities |
| 1:00 | Owl Encounter beside the Fudge Shop |
| 2:00 | Nature near Swinging Bridge – Explore the ecosystem around the Bridge and learn about the history of the Bridge. Meet at the foot of the stone steps in the Top parking area. |
| 3:30 | Black Rock Interpretive Hike. Meet at the head of the Black Rock Trail located at the Hikers Parking Lot three turns below the Swinging Bridge parking area. |
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