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Scout Groups

Great Parks of Hamilton County offers programs for scout groups at Parky's Farm, Miami Whitewater Forest, Sharon Woods and Woodland Mound.

Indoor and outdoor programs are provided at many of our Great Parks locations, with emphasis placed on local flora and fauna, environmental and ecology studies. Unique programs can be catered to the needs of the Girl Scout leaders in order to achieve specified badge work and cater the group's interests and experiences. Private programs are available at various locations on a variety of topics. Guided hikes and live animal presentations are a popular option. Fees will depend on program content and materials. Advanced registration of at least one month is required, with payment due at the time of the program or before.

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To learn more, call 513-521-7275.

Naturalists

Bear Badge Day

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Highfield Discovery Garden
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: November 2, 2019, 10–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–2 p.m.

Attention Cub Scout leaders! Bring your den for interactive activities and nature exploration as we help them complete the necessary requirements for the Fur, Feathers, and Ferns badge. Dress for the weather. Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Centre ($7.50/person, one adult for every 10 scouts is free, register by 10/31)

Webelos Adventure Day

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates: November 23, 2019, 10 a.m.–Noon & 2–4 p.m.

Webelos Cub Scout leaders, this is your chance to complete the Into the Wild Elective Adventure with your den! Join us for a hike and interactive activities, as we spend two hours accomplishing the necessary requirements for this outdoor activity badge. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre ($7.50/scout, register by 11/20)

Daisy Girl Scout Program: Birdbath, Red Robin and Tula Awards

Location: Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:

February 22, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
February 29, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
March 7, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
March 14, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.

What do Daisies, goats and chickens have in common? Find out while LEARNing these fun farm animals, SEEing them play and DOing your part to care for them.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Daisy Scouts: Outdoor Art Maker

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:April 4, 2020, 9–11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Get outdoors and observe the beauty of nature around us. Like an artist, we'll look at size, shape and color, then make a nature art to take home. Dress for the weather.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Daisy Scouts: Space Science Explorer

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: January 5, 2020, Noon–2 p.m. & 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Daisies are invited to explore the Sun, Moon and stars at Sharon Woods. We'll step outside for activities in the sun, and then go inside to observe the night sky in our inflatable, indoor planetarium.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Daisy Journey: Blue Bucket, Firefly and Clover Awards

Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/Shaker Trace Nursery
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:April 25, 2020, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.

Between the earth and sky of Miami Whitewater Forest lies the Shaker Trace See Nursery. Join Great Parks' interpreters and nursery staff as you travel with the seed of the nursery to complete various activities along your journey.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Brownie Scouts: Eco-Friend

Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Pine Meadow Youth Camp
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:October 5, 2019, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.

Get outdoors and explore the wild wonders of Great Parks. From building a safe campfire to being a wildlife steward, jump into becoming an eco– friend.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Brownie Scouts: Outdoor Adventures

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: November 9, 2019, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.

Go on an adventure in a Great Park! While hiking, we’ll explore nature and learn how to care for the outdoors. We’ll also find a spot to play some outdoor games and learn how to build a lean-to shelter.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Brownie Scouts: Outdoor Art Creator

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:March 14, 2020, 9–11 & 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Explore different types of art, patterns, and designs while walking through beautiful outdoor landscapes and natural areas. Create your own art inspired by nature that you can take home. Dress for the weather. Bringing a camera is optional.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Brownie Scouts: All About Bugs - Sharon Woods

Location:Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: April 18, 2020, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.

Brownies are invited to explore the park as we go on the hunt for insects and other bugs. Along the way, we'll learn all about these incredible animals, what they eat and the places they call home.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Brownie Girl Scout Program: Pets

Location: Winton Woods/Parky's Farm
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:May 2, 2020, 9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
May 9, 2020, 9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
May 16, 2020, 9–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.

Strap up your boots and get ready to dig your hands into some farm chores. Explore the barnyard and learn how to care for different animals. Help feed the cow, clean out a horse stall and check on the rabbits.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Junior Girl Scouts: Animal Habitats

Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:September 14, 2019, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.
September 21, 2019, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.

Grab your waders to scout out (and in) our wetland habitat to explore our wild neighbors and their home. With nets and binoculars in hand, be prepared to get down and dirty as we investigate the who's who of this disappearing natural area.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Junior Girl Scouts: Detective

Location: Winton Woods/Parky's Farm
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:
November 9, 2019, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
November 16, 2019, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.

This morning, all the farm animals were innocently sleeping in their homes … but last night, somebody was up to no good! Visit the crime scene, follow the clues, interview the suspects and use your deductive reasoning to solve the mystery.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Junior Girl Scouts: Geocacher

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:December 14, 2019, 9–11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Do you like adventure? How about buried treasure? Perhaps you like seeing new things or going new places. Geocaching might be the game for you. Sign up your troop for this real life scavenger hunt, find hidden caches, make SWAG, start a travel bug and even earn a badge.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Junior Girl Scouts: Gardener

Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:April 18, 2020, 9–11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Walk through beautiful natural and landscaped gardens to discover how design can be used to create inviting outdoor spaces. Learn what is needed to make a garden and how to choose garden plants. Make a simple starter pot and plant seeds to take home.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Junior Girl Scouts: Fascinating Flowers

Location:Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: May 9, 2020, 10 a.m.–Noon & 1–3 p.m.

Juniors will have the chance to explore the science of flowers and search for some of our native species along the trail. Together, we will learn the importance of flowers to both people and the ecosystem.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Junior Girl Scout Program: Playing the Past

Location: Winton Woods/Parky's Farm
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:February 1, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
February 8, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.
February 15, 2020, 9–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.

Jump into life in the early 1800s. Go to school, complete your farm chores, play some pioneer games and get ready to dance your shoes off in this blast from the past.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Cadette Girl Scouts: Night Owl

Location: Mitchell Memorial Forest/Pine Meadow Youth Camp
Cost: $7.50/person

Dates:October 12, 2019, 7–9 p.m.
February 29, 2020, 7–9 p.m.

Tip tow into nature at night to explore the world after dark. With the sun down, discover some crazy nocturnal animals, test your night senses and get ready for some nighttime festivities.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Cadette Girl Scouts: Trees

Location:Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: December 8, 2019, Noon–2 p.m.

The winter is a great time to learn about trees! Cadettes are invited to come learn all about these skyscrapers of the forest through hands-on activities and a hike.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

Senior Scouts: Starry Skies - Sharon Woods

Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre
Cost: $7.50/person

Date: January 4, 2020, 10 a.m.–Noon

Seniors have the opportunity to observe the night sky in our inflatable, indoor planetarium while working toward their skies badge. We will examine ways to keep the skies safe and people's connections with the skies and beyond.

Registration closes 2 days prior to program.

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