GSEM Silver Award Project Catalog

S.H.E Garden

Project Details: Knowing how important honeybees are to our environment, Cadettes from Troop 2175 decided to build a pollinator garden to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. The garden provides a safe habitat for the bees and other pollinators. The Cadettes researched and identified a safe environment that would ensure the honeybees were kept away from harmful farming practices and parasites before planting their garden. The Cadettes continued to check on and work in the garden to ensure it was thriving. Afterwards, the Cadettes met with a younger Girl Scout troop to teach them about the importance of honeybees and how they can help maintain the garden.

Silver Award Team: Troop 2175

Issue: Honeybees needed help staying protected.

Root Cause: Parasites, pesticides, farming practices, and large-scale changes in land use cause harm to honeybees. Target Audience: Honeybees, local community groups, students, and other Girl Scout troops. Sustainability: The Cadettes continue to take care of the S.H.E Garden. The Girl Scouts have also taught staff and younger Girl Scouts the importance of the garden and how to maintain it.