Bronze Award Spotlight: Senior Living Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
The Girl Scout Juniors of Troop 1087 earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award by working together on a project they titled, “Senior Living Butterfly and Pollinator Garden.” This project served to protect nature while helping friends in the community! The girls were inspired to organize and plant a pollinator garden with the goal of benefitting nature while bringing joy to some of those who have been deeply affected by the pandemic. The troop got started by writing letters of intent and sending them to local nursing facilities for seniors. The troop agreed to work with Dominion Village of Williamsburg and, once deciding on the garden location on their grounds, went on to begin the planning and organizing processes. The girls first consulted a local master gardener about plants suitable for this garden and then created a wish list to price out at a home improvement store. Once the budget needed to accomplish their vision was determined, the Girl Scouts decided on using Girl Scout Cookie funds earned to complete their project.
With the support of troop leaders and parent helpers, the Girl Scouts completed two separate days of planting in the garden and took time to meet with residents to gather their input about the garden. These Girl Scout Juniors prove that the power of working together is a key to success!
Melissa Reeves, leader of Troop 1087, said, “The girls learned essential teamwork skills such as listening, sharing, and collaborating with a large group on a specific project. They now have this shared memory of working together to help the community, which in turn, solidifies their bonds with their troop.”
The troop has plans to visit Dominion Village of Williamsburg again in the fall for a garden clean-up.
Girl Scout Juniors of Troop 1087 who earned this award were Abby, Amelia, Amy, Ava, Callie, Clare, Elise, Emelia, Grace, Kenly, Kennedy, Kiera, Lily, Lucy, Mae, McKinley, Nicole, Olivia, and Vivian.
Congratulations, Girl Scouts!
