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Historic Mesquite, Inc. is pleased to offer Girl Scout Brownie and Junior badge workshops at Opal Lawrence Historical Park. The workshops for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts meet all the requirements within each badge offered, including crafts, life skills, and nature adventure.
Brownie Outdoor Creator Badge
Offered: 2nd Saturday of August-October/10-11:30 am & 2nd Saturday of March-April/10-11:30 am
Brownie Girl Scouts will spend time on the property exploring nature, play nature games, create an etching, watercolor painting, and plant herbs.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes prior to the start time. Light snacks will be provided. If allergies are a concern, Girl Scouts are welcome to bring their own snack. All Girl Scouts and adults should bring their own water bottle and dress for the outdoors. Scouts may want to come prepared with an old shirt or t-shirt to put over clothes while making art projects. If there has been recent rain, consider wearing shoes that can get muddy.
Junior Outdoor Art Explorer Badge
Offered: 2nd Saturday of August-October 12-2:00 pm & 2nd Saturday of March-April 12-2:00 pm
Junior Girl Scouts will learn about female nature artists and will create a painting inspired by the artist, create a salt dough impression, listen to and sing nature inspired music, during a nature walk take cell phone photos, and design a bird house or terrarium. (This program requires the Scout to use a cell phone, IPad, or other type of camera for photo taking.)
Please plan to arrive a few minutes prior to the start time. Light snacks will be provided. If allergies are a concern, Girl Scouts are welcome to bring their own snack. All Girl Scouts and adults should bring their own water bottle and dress for the outdoors. Scouts may want to come prepared with an old shirt or t-shirt to put over clothes while making art projects. If there has been recent rain, consider wearing shoes that can get muddy.
Contact Us for Reservations!
Each program costs $12 per Girl Scout. A minimum of 5 and max of 20 Girl Scouts are preferred for each workshop.
Location: Opal Lawrence Historical Park
Address: 711 East Kearney Street, Mesquite, TX 75149
Email: nriley@cityofmesquite.com or historicmesquite@cityofmesquite.com
Phone: 972-216-6471 or 972-216-6468
Contact: Nancy Riley