At each program level, girls learn about the environment and the outdoors as they work towards receiving Earned Age-Level Awards. The requirements for these awards are based on the audience age level. The Girl Scout program is organized according to the following age levels:

Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-6) (kindergarten or first grade), can engage in outdoor activities but don't receive Earned Age-Level Awards.

Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6-8) (first through third grades), can earn Brownie Try-Its and explore lots of topics including the environment and the outdoors.

Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11) (third through sixth grades), can earn Girl Scout Badges, explore more scientific topics, complete service projects, and look at careers. 

Girls Scouts 11-17 (Cadettes, ages 11-14, Seniors, ages 14-17, and STUDIO 2B_SM members, ages 11-13, 13-15, 15-17)

• Girls 11-17 can use books from the STUDIO 2B Focus series, set goals, and earn the corresponding charms.

• Girls 11-17 can also use Interest Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts to earn awards.

• Girls 11-17 can mix and match, using both Interest Projects and STUDIO 2B Focus books based on their interests.

• Girls 11-14 can earn the Girl Scout Silver Award (for completing a project taking 30 hours).

• Girls 14-17 can earn the Girl Scout Gold Award (the highest honor in Girl Scouting for completing a project taking more than 50 hours).
  

Girl Scout Adults.  Girl Scout leaders are volunteers who guide a group of girls through the Girl Scout experience by helping them plan their meetings and Girl Scout activities.  Other adults work as volunteers or as staff at the national and council levels. 

Following is a list of Girl Scout publications that contain activities related to Linking Girls to the Land, the environment, wildlife and the outdoors.  Many of these publications also include resource information and suggested reading lists.  These publications are available for purchase at http://shop.girlscouts.org/.

Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-6)

The Guide for Daisy Girl Scout Leaders, 2000 (English and Spanish versions)

My Community Album, p. 67; Mini-Garden, p. 73; Community Helpers, p. 79

Daisy Girl Scout Activity Book, 2000 (English and Spanish versions)

Daisy Girl Scouts Have Feelings, Thoughts, and Dreams, p. 6; Nature in Action, p. 24; Life Takes Shape, p. 32; Move with Me, p. 34; Sound Sense, p. 36

Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6-8)

Try-Its for Brownie Girl Scouts, 2000

Try-Its: Animals, p. 86; Careers, p. 22; Earth and Sky, p. 94; Earth is Our Home, p. 98; Eco-Explorer, p. 102; Her Story, p. 106; Math Fun, p. 106; Movers, p. 110; Numbers and Shapes, p. 114; Outdoor Adventurer, p. 118; Plants, p. 122; Ready, Set, Go Camping, p. 124; Science in Action, p. 126; Science Wonders, p. 130; Senses, p. 134; Space Explorer, p. 138; Watching Wildlife, p. 140; Water Everywhere, p. 142; Citizen Near and Far, p. 148

Brownie Girl Scout Handbook, 2000

Chapter 4: What's Out There?, p. 47

Guide for Brownie Girl Scout Leaders, 2000 (English and Spanish versions)

Chapter 4: What's Out There?, p. 47

Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11)

Junior Girl Scout Badge Book, 2001

Badges and Signs: Careers, p. 12; Global Awareness, p. 14; Humans and Habitats, p. 16; Lead On, p. 18; Model Citizen, p. 20; Being My Best, p. 32; It's Important to Me, p. 36; My Community, p. 52; Adventure Sports, p. 68; Environmental Health, p. 72; Camp Together, p. 92; Earth Connections, p. 94; Eco-Action, p. 96; Finding Your Way, p. 98; Hiker, p. 102; Horse Rider, p. 106; Outdoor Cook, p. 108; Outdoor Creativity, p. 110; Outdoor Fun, p. 112; Outdoors in the City, p. 114; Plants and Animals, p. 116; Small Craft, p. 118; Swimming, p. 120; Water Fun, p. 122; Wildlife, p. 124; Your Outdoor Surroundings, p. 126; "Doing" Hobbies, p. 150; Oil Up, p. 198; Rocks Rock, p. 198; Science Discovery, p. 200; Science in Everyday Life, p. 204; Water Wonders, p. 214; Weather Watch, p. 216

Junior Girl Scout Handbook, 2001

Chapter 3: It's Great to Be a Girl, p. 40

Chapter 7: Let's Get Outdoors, p. 128

Chapter 9: Explore and Discover, p. 172

Chapter 10: Junior Girl Scout Awards, p. 189

Junior Girl Scout Leader Guide, 2001

It's Great to Be a Girl, p. 42

Let's Get Outdoors, p. 46

Explore and Discover, p. 49

Girls Scouts 11-17 (Cadettes, ages 11-14, Seniors, ages 14-17, and STUDIO 2B_SM members, ages 11-13, 13-15, 15-17)

Cadette Girl Scout Handbook,1995

Chapter 2: Wider Opportunities

Chapter 6: Exploring New Interests and Activities

Chapter 7: Recognitions for Cadette Girl Scouts

Interest Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts, 1997

Interest Projects:  Leadership, p. 38; Travel, p. 40; All About Birds, p. 50;Build a Better Future, p. 52;  Digging Through the Past, p. 56; Eco-Action, p. 58; From Shore to Sea, p. 62;Math, Maps, and More, p. 98; Planet Power, p. 72; Plant Life, p. 74; Wildlife, p. 80; Architecture and Environmental Design, ;p. 114; Museum Discovery, p. 130; Paper Works, p. 134; Photography, p. 138; Backpacking, p. 150; Camping, p. 152; Emergency Preparedness, p. 154; High Adventure, p. 158; Horse Sense, p. 160; Orienteering, p. 166; Outdoor Survival, p. 168; Paddle, Pole, and Role, p. 170

Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts, 1995

Taking Action, p. 22-28

Outdoor Recreation, p. 130-131

Sample Service Projects, p. 139

Chapter 6: Recognitions and Wider Opportunities, p. 141

Studio 2B Collections 11-13, 2002

"A Case for the Environment,"p. 76

"Buffy the Pollution Slayer?," p. 78

Studio 2B Collections 13-15, 2002

"Steppin' Out for Change," p. 88

Studio 2B Collections 15-17,2002

"Mending the Cracks with Gold," p. 68

Parks Matter, Studio 2B Focus Book, Summer 2004

Makin' Waves, Studio 2B Focus Book, Summer 2004

Other Girl Scout Books and Resources :

Linking Girls to the Land Resource Guide, 2004

Linking Girls to the Land Video, 2002 (11-minute tape and 90 second clip, close-captioned)

Water Drop Patch Project, 1999

Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting, 1996

Fun and Easy Activities: Nature and Science, 1996 (Bilingual, English/Spanish)

Fun and Easy Nature & Science Investigations, 2002 (English and Spanish versions)

From Sidewalk to Treetops-The Amateur's Guide to Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood, 2003 (Video and Booklet in English and Spanish)

Leader Magazine, Summer 2003

"Aquarius Project," p. 8

Leader Magazine, Fall 2003

"America's National Parks," p. 18

"Stewards of the Earth," p. 24