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Working Together to Conserve Natural Resources

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Linking Girls to the Land

Linking Girls to the Land (LGTTL) is an interagency partnership between Girl Scouts of the USA’s Elliott Wildlife Values Project and federal natural resource conservation agencies, initiatives and partner organizations. LGTTL encourages 3.8 million Girl Scouts across the country to become involved in conservation and natural resources issues through partnerships with federal agencies on national and local levels. LGTTL offers:

  • funding
  • travel opportunities
  • awards
  • workshops
  • environmental education
  • volunteer service
  • outdoor skills development
  • career exploration

. . . and more

2006 Linking Girls to the Land Council Grants Awarded – Click here for more information.

Upcoming National Girl Scout Conferences for Girl Scout staff, trainers and volunteers:

Take Action and Volunteer in National Conservation Events!

Newly Revised! Linking Girls to the Land Resources Guide
This easy-to-use resource provides all you need to know to get involved. Written for Girl Scout council and natural resource agency staff, the guide provides information about the Girl Scout program and each of the Linking Girls to the Land partner agencies. Learn how to design your own Linking Girls to the Land partnership project! Check out national collaborations and opportunities, environmental Studio 2B destinations, and model projects!


An 11-minute Linking Girls to the Land promotional video or DVD highlights this unique partnership and illustrates the value of providing needed conservation and environmental education opportunities for all girls, including those from diverse audiences and underrepresented areas. Click here to order a copy.


Get with the Land Patch  New!
Get with the Land patch, buffalo, birds, and fishBy earning this patch girls will learn about the Linking Girls to the Land partnership, work side by side with a federal or state natural resource agency professional and choose an environmental project or activity in which to participate or complete. Download the patch criteria (PDF, 2 pp., 385KB). Download the order form (PDF, 1 pp., 120KB).

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Linking Girls to the Land Certificate
Would you like to recognize the work related to environmental education, volunteer conservation service work, or outdoor skills development that Girl Scouts have done in collaboration with a federal or state agency through the Linking Girls to the Land partnership? Download this certificate in PDF format.

Get Linked!
Link your local Linking Girls to the Land projects to our national website. Click here to visit our NEW Council Highlights page for more information.

Water Drop Patch and Order Form – The EPA Water Drop Patch is now a colorful photo patch that measure 3 inches by 3 inches in diameter. For new ordering information click here.

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Girl Scouts. Where Girls Grow Strong
Jodi Stewart
Elliott Wildlife Values Project
Girl Scouts of the USA
420 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10018-2798
linkinggirls@girlscouts.org
Phone: (800) 223-0624 x8076
Fax: (212) 852-6515

Girl Scouts of the USA   Exit EPA Disclaimer  helps girls ages 5-17 build their skills and develop into contributing members of society. There are 315 Girl Scout Councils   Exit EPA Disclaimer  across the country and a national headquarters in New York City   Exit EPA Disclaimer. As part of the Girl Scout pledge, girls pledge to do their best "to use resources wisely." The Elliott Wildlife Values Project fund supports wildlife conservation and education efforts for Girl Scouts.

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