Every year, Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. Over a weekend, Girl Scouts nationwide, along with their troops, friends, and family, will celebrate our shared love of the outdoors.
Celebrate our State Parks with your Girl Scout troop or family! Participate in any of the following and you can purchase a patch here
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10
- Visit any State Park with your family or troop.(Only fee is the entrance to the park.) You can participate in any activity you choose and enjoy some time outdoors! Once you have participated, you can purchase a patch to commemorate your day!
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Allegany State Park, Meet at the Hemlock Hollow Trailhead. Which is about 800 yards from the Red House Tollbooth. There will be a fee to enter the park.
General Nature Hike will take us over a creek (bridge) and through many different habitat types. Will talk about the American Beaver, White Tailed Deer and many other animals that could be found along the trail. Will also discuss many plants and trees that can be found along this trail. We will walk along the Hemlock Hollow trail and then the group will turn around and return to the vehicles. This is not a loop trail.
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Lake Erie State Park, Meet at the Recreation Hall Trailhead. This is the old bathhouse closer to the lake from the Picnic Area parking lot. There will be a fee to enter the park.
General Nature Hike will take us along the Lake Erie State Park trails in search of many birds and animals along the trail. We will also discuss many plans and trees that can be found along this trail. This is a looping trail and will return to the Recreation Hall when done.
Registration is appreciated, but not required. https://www.gswny.org/en/discover/activities/event-calendar.html