Date: Thu Apr 23, 5:00 PM EDT - Thu Apr 23, 6:30 PM EDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
What's hiding beneath the surface of your local stream? In this
90-minute stream study, Girl Scouts will dive into freshwater science
as they explore aquatic insects and their role in water ecosystems.
From stonefly nymphs to mayflies, scouts will collect, identify, and
investigate macroinvertebrates-tiny creatures that help scientists
determine stream health. This hands-on, feet-wet experience will
connect the dots between water quality, insect life cycles, and
environmental stewardship. Scouts will learn to use real science tools
and techniques as they discover the important role streams play in our
world.
Participants will:
- Use nets and trays to
collect stream-dwelling invertebrates
- Identify aquatic nymphs
and match them to adult forms like dragonflies and flies
- Learn
how scientists use insects as bioindicators of water quality
-
Explore the freshwater ecosystem and how to protect it
Badge Connections: Supports Junior Eco Camper, Cadette Eco Trekker,
Senior/ Ambassador STEM and Outdoor Journey components, and
complements citizen science or environmental advocacy
activities.
Who Can Attend?
This event is open to
all Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors. Adult supervision is
required. All adults attending must have a registration for this event
and must comply with all standards based on GSUSA and GSOFCT policies
and procedures. Girl Scouts not attending with a troop must have a
parent or guardian with current GSUSA membership register to attend
with them. No tagalongs (siblings, unregistered adults) will be
permitted to stay at this event. Please review ratios for supervision
for Girl Scout events before registering for this event. Troop
volunteers are encouraged to check GSUSA Safety Activity checkpoints
for activities to ensure Girl Scouts are ready to participate.
Registration Information
Early Registration Discount
until March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Registration open until April 8,
2026 at 5:00 PM
Questions? Contact Customer Care at
1-800-922-2770 or customercare@gsofct.org