The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is excited to partner with the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts to provide exclusive opportunities for Girl Scouts and their families! Programs are specifically tailored to assist Girl Scouts with earning their Eco Friend Brownie badge and the Eco Camper Junior Badge and other nature based badges. These programs are specially designed for Girl Scouts, but Girl Scouts are welcome to participate in any state program at any state park statewide. To register and for program descriptions please see the program listing below. Please be aware programs do have capacity limits and are noted in the description.
Remember to wear your Girl Scouts uniform, sash, or other apparel to be specially welcomed at DCR properties during the weekend!
For more information or questions please call Hilary Treat, Manager of Statewide Initiatives at (617) 626-4966.
We look forward to seeing you in the parks!
Date of Event: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00:00 PM
Program Name: Brownies in Nature, Watchusett Mountain State Reservation Center, (Gr 2-3) 9/12/26
Location: Wachusett Mougaain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princteon, MA
Girl Scout Age Level: Brownie
We will have a series of fun activities and games to help Girl Scouts learn about the natural world around us, including a 5.-mile walk. The program will be held outside at the visitor center. It will feature a guest presenter who was a Girl Scout herself and an assistant leader for many years. This program is intended for 12 Brownie Girl Scouts. The program will be led by Nick Wisniewski. Please bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and good walking shoes.
Date of Event: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2:00:00 PM
Program Name: Bugs of the Blackstone, Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, (Gr 2-3) 9/12/26
Location: Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569
Girl Scout Age Level: Brownie
Earn your Brownie Bugs Badge with us by learning all about the bugs of the Blackstone River! Explore their world and see what these little creatures have to tell you about our environment. This program is intended for 15 Brownie Girl Scouts and will be led by Sherine Hamade. It includes an approximately 1-mile walk, so please wear muck boots/shoes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604
Date of Event: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00:00 PM
Program Name: Have to Have a Habitat!, Holyoke Heritage State Park (Gr 2-5) 9/12/26
Location: Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke
Girl Scout Age Level: Brownie, Junior
Are you ready to earn your Animal Habitats badge? The best thing you can do to help wildlife is to protect their habitats. Learn what an animal needs to have in its habitat, play the Habitat Game, and then paint an animal on the mural in this ongoing program. Stay as long or short as you like. Paint and smocks provided. Nancy Condon will be leading this program, and you can begin at the entryway to the Children's Museum at Holyoke Heritage State Park. Unlimited participants for the duration of the program, intended for ages 7-11, Brownies and Juniors.
Date of Event: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:30 AM
Program Name: Falling for Trees Gel Printing, Great Falls Discovery Center (Gr K-12) 9/12/26
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
Girl Scout Age Level: All Ages
Who doesn't love the bright colors of maple leaves in fall? Oak trees deserve our praise too! Show your appreciation and make your own fall colors with leaf gel printing! Along the way, learn how much oaks, maples and other trees do for us! Ideal for Outdoor Art Maker and Outdoor Art Creator badges! All materials provided. Intended for 18 Girl Scout participants and accompanying adults; for ages 5 and up. Meet program leader Sheila Damkoehler in the Great Hall.
Date of Event: Date of Event: Saturday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
Program Name: Gardener, Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center (Gr 4-5) 9/13/26
Location: Mount Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center, 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA
Girl Scout Age Level: Junior
Explore our native plant gardens to get inspiration before building our own “micro gardens” with real dirt, seeds, and seedlings. Program will be run by Austin Alexander.
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