GSEM Bronze Award Project Catalog

Maintaining the Sycamore Trail Bridge

Bronze Award Team: Troop 2505

Issue: A new bridge was built and was in need of staining and sealing. Root Cause: New lumber does not come stained or sealed. Target Audience: Visitors to Camp Tukaho, including many Girl Scouts.

Project Details: Girl Scouts from Troop 2505 wanted to ensure future campers at Camp Tuckaho were able to safely cross the bridge while hiking to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award. The Juniors had noticed the bridge was showing some wear and tear, so they decided to stain and seal the wood. By doing this, they were ensuring the bridge would remain supported and durable for many years. After working on the bridge, the Girl Scouts cleared the trail around the bridge to make the path more accessible.

Bristol Elementary School Pollinator, Sensory Garden, and Bug Hotel

Bronze Award Team: Troop 3508

Issue: The garden in front of Bristol Elementary School was neglected and overgrown, as it was not being used by the school or its students. Root Cause: The garden was first abandoned during the pandemic and no one resumed taking care of it when students returned to school.

Project Details: The garden in front of Bristol Elementary School had been neglected, so members from Troop 3508 decided to renovate the space to support the environment and provide the students with an outdoor learning opportunity. The Juniors started by removing the overgrown plants and covering the ground with cardboard and wood chips. They then made a supply list and purchased new plants to create a pollinator and sensory garden. During the Bristol Elementary annual Plant and Grow Day, the Girl Scouts helped to plant the garden and create a bug hotel.

Target Audience: Students and teachers at Bristol Elementary School.