MA Department of Conservation and Recreation and Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Team Up 

The annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend will be hosted in state parks nationwide on September 14 and 15. Locally, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will provide exclusive opportunities for Girl Scouts and their families in eight state parks in central and western Massachusetts with nine different programs over the two days. Programs are specifically tailored to assist Girl Scouts with earning nature based badges. 

 

The State Parks include:

Blackstone River Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge

Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center, Worcester

Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls

Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke

Mount Greylock State Reservation, Lanesborough

Purgatory Chasm State Park, Sutton

Quabbin Reservoir, Belchertown

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, Princeton

 “Getting girls outdoors is a unique part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and an important part of our mission,” said Theresa Lynn, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts CEO. “With a partner like DCR and so many incredible spaces in our own back yard it’s a great time to get outside.”

 “We’re excited to partner with the Girl Scouts again for this fun annual initiative that provides Girl Scouts with free programming opportunities in our parks to help them earn their nature-based badges,” said Mass. DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “Our beautiful spaces are great spots for Girl Scouts to learn about and connect with our environment.” 

Girl Scout members, friends, and family are encouraged to also participate in self-guided tours, hikes, watersports, stargazing, and many more fun outdoor activities in parks during Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend.

Not a Girl Scout yet? You can sign up at https://www.gscwm.org/en/get-involved/join.html

More information, registration for programs and free download of a Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport activity can be found on the Girl Scout’s website at Girl Scouts Love State Parks (gscwm.org)