Troop 1791 Native Garden
Girl Scout Troop 1791 and its community partners planted over 30 native species from January to March 2022, as well as a bio-diverse native species deep soil seed mix. We partnered with The St. Charles County Parks to ensure the long-term maintenance of the garden will continue. We have also earned our Gardening Badge and have logged over twenty individual hours on our project of improving gardening education and native garden awareness. The project’s efforts resulted in our troop receiving the Bronze Award from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri: the highest possible award as Junior Girl Scouts. Our “girl-powered” team of eight 5th grade Junior Scouts and volunteers have created a native plant garden that will be long-lasting and provide educational opportunities for the greater community.
Why did we do this?
Our troop chose to complete the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can get. Read more about the Bronze Award here.
Why did we choose a native garden?
We brainstormed a list of projects that could help our community, and landed on a native garden. We wanted to help the declining pollinators, get cleaner air, and create beauty for our community.
How did we do this?
With the help of St. Charles County Parks, and resources within our troop, we created a space we hope will grow into a beautiful and beneficial space for creatures and peoples alike. After designing our garden, with a grant from the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and seed and plants from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery, we went to work. Read more about how to create a native garden here.
