Girl Scout Programs

Brownies explore Kemper Center for Home Gardening Girl Scouts, including Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Seniors, can explore the wonders of nature at the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Shaw Nature Reserve and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Or if you prefer an Outreach program, we can come to you.

All programs are aligned with Girl Scout Journeys themes and badges. Discover and explore with us!

Overnight Programs
Daisy Programs
Brownie Programs
Junior Programs
Senior Programs

Learn more about registration and pricing. You can register online unless otherwise noted in program description.

If you wish to bring the scouts on a date other than those listed below, please contact the Scout Programs Instructor at scoutprograms@mobot.org or (314) 577-9473 x 6357; we will make every effort to accommodate you!

 

OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the Garden grounds at night while you work towards a badge!  Meet other scout groups! Spend a night sleeping under the stars! Our 2012 overnight programs are offered March 24–25, April 7–8, May 19–20 (cancelled), September 8–9 and October 20–21. Learn more

 

DAISY PROGRAMS
Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden
Journeys:
It’s Your World—Change It!
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs): 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–noon OR
1:30–3:30 p.m. 
Dates for Spring 2012:
April 10, 16, 17, 18, 26, 30 (2012)
May 9, 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24 (2012).
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule an additional date (offered April 1st through November 1st).
DaisyPlant your own mini-garden and create directions for a healthy garden. Tour the prairie, rose and scented gardens, completing fun activities with the different flowers. Learn about the uses, origins and soil needs of flowers. Examine a worm composting bin and find out how worms will help their plants grow. View the beehive, discover how flowers and bees interact with one another. Girls earn their Watering Can Award as they care for their mini-garden.
Rosie's Petal
A Better World for Everyone Journey
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program Times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs): 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Dates:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule.
Planting a plantExplore the Garden finding ways to make the world a better place (rain barrels, composting, etc.). Learn how to reduce trash production, and find out how planting flowers and trees can help the environment. Meets some of the requirements for Rosie's Petal: Make the World a Better Place.

 

BROWNIE PROGRAMS
Journey through the Japanese Garden
Journeys:
It’s Your World—Change It!
Brownie Quest:
Healthy Living
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs):  4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. OR
1:30–3:45 p.m. 
Dates Spring 2012:
March 28, 29 (2012)
April 4, 5 (2012)
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule a different date (available  March through November 15th).
Drum bridge in Japanese GardenLearn of healthy Japanese cuisine—even taste green tea. Practice the arts of haiku and brush painting. Learn healthy living practices practiced by people in Japan such as tai chi and gardening.  Talk about trees, what they need to grow, and how climate change will affect them. Meets requirements for the Journey Connect Key.
WOW Wonders of Water
Journeys:
It’s Your Planet—Love It! Wonders of Water
Location:
Shaw Nature Reserve
Program times:
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. OR
1:30–4 p.m.
Dates Spring 2012:
May 5,12,19 (2012)
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule a different date (available from late April through early autumn).
Water lilyLearn about the water content of our own bodies, how to save water and that fresh water is a limited resource. Visit a wetlands and pond, collect and identify water organisms (which tell us about how clean the water is), learn about wetlands, the organisms that rely on them, and additional reasons for their importance. Hear the story of Ann “Mayfly” Haven Morgan and her adventures in studying insects and pond organisms. Reflect at the end of the program on how to celebrate, connect with, care about, and conserve wetlands. Meets all requirements for the Journey Love Water Award and some for the Save Water Award. Note: 2½ hour class.
Flower Power:
Alice Eastwood
It’s Your Story—Tell It!
A World of Girls
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs): 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–noon OR
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Dates Spring 2012:
April 2, 3, 11, 12, 16, 17, 25, 26 (2012)
May 2, 3, 6, 7, 15, 16 (2012)
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule a different date (offered April through September).
Purple coneflowerFind out how a famous 1800s botanist used plants on the trail. Design a new trail outfit for her. Make a botanical drawing of an herb. Press a flower. Read the tales of this famous female botanist and how she learned to be prepared—on a hike or in an emergency! Share cards of famous women from the 1800s and become your character in the Victorian Garden! Meets requirements for the Hear a Story Award.
Seeds & Leaves
Journeys:
It’s Your Story—Tell It!
A World of Girls
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden weekdays; Shaw Nature Reserve on Saturdays
Program times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs): 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–noon OR
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Dates Spring 2012:
April 18, 30 (2012)
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule a different date (offered September through November 15th).
LeafMake a collection of leaves and seeds to match with ours and then use them in a creation of your choosing. Make a snack of seeds and other plant parts; learn about other plant and tree snacks. Discover fun facts about the trees we find on our walk. Identify trees and plants that mark the trail. Learn more about a famous botanist and how her actions saved a forest! Meets requirements for the Change a Story Award.
Painting Badge
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs): 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Dates:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to request a date.
Paintbrush with paintVisit the Monsanto Hall Gallery at the Garden to discuss and learn different ways paintings come to life. In a quiet spot of your choice, we will create an outdoor landscape painting and then try to paint our mood! Test your skills by painting with natural objects such as leaves, seeds and pine cones. Finally, create a mural depicting the work of the famous artist, Georgia O'Keefe! Meets all requirements for the Painting badge.
Hiker
Location:
Shaw Nature Reserve
Dates:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to request a date.
Girl HikingLearn what it takes to have a successful and safe hike. Girls will learn how to navigate trails, choose the correct hiking gear and what types of foods are good for hiking trips. They will then use their new found knowledge and take a hike! Meets all requirements for the Hiker badge.
Senses
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Dates:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to request a date.
Girl Smelling FlowerExplore on a scavenger hunt by observing plant life up close and personal! Test your ears as they attempt to follow and identify sounds of the Garden! Use your nose to follow friends through the scented garden and create a nature based feel wheel! Meets all requirements for the Senses badge.

 

JUNIOR PROGRAMS
The Power of One: Famous Missouri Women
Journeys:
It’s Your World—Change It!
Agent of Change
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. OR
1:30–4 p.m.
Dates Spring 2012:
April 14 (2012)
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule a different date for Tuesdays through Saturdays, April through December.
Tower Grove HouseLearn of important women in Missouri history who were involved in science in their time: spelunker Luella Owens, self-taught chemist and entrepreneur C.J. Walker, and the Garden’s historic financial manager Caroline Shaw. Make a cave in a cup OR a sachet. Create a journal of these women; take photos of the Tower Grove House and grounds. Map out where these women lived. Look at photographs of Tower Grove House and the Garden from Caroline’s time. Create a story from the photo of one of these women from Missouri history—write it, act it out or begin your scrapbook of these women in history. Bring cameras. Meets requirements for Power of One Award. 
Flowers Badge
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Weekdays (Mon–Thurs): 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Dates:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule.
FlowerLearn the wonders of a flower and uncover the science behind them as you plant your own mini flower garden. Be the ethnobotanist as you learn about the medicinal and other uses of flowers. Showcase your creativity by taking home dried flower art. Make an arrangement. Meets all requirements for Flowers badge.
Gardener
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Dates:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule.
SpadeTour Garden grounds while learning about different growing methods and techniques used. Dig into different plants commonly used in gardening and learn about the design of amazing gardens! Conduct experiments to learn about growing conditions and finally plant a mini garden! Meets all requirements for Gardener badge.
Get Moving: Energized
Journeys:
It’s Your World—Get Moving
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule.
Compact fluorescent bulbsExplore your carbon footprint. Investigate how energy is used in homes and schools. How can you save energy?
Building Art and Designing for a Greener World
Journeys:
It’s Your World—Get Moving!
Location:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Program times:
Call (314) 577-9473 x 6357 to schedule.
Green buildingJuniors learn how architects and designers build for the future. The troop designs an ideal green building.

 

SENIOR PROGRAMS
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Scholarships Available

The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Education Department offers need-based scholarships so that every student has the opportunity to experience, explore, discover and learn at the Garden, the Shaw Nature Reserve and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Both schools/organizations and individual students may apply.

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