Girl Scout Programs

Girl Scout programs offer a fun, engaging opportunity for troops in grades K-12 to earn a badge with the International Crane Foundation. Our education department, staff, and volunteers would be delighted to work with you and your troop to inspire nature conservation through the stories of cranes.   

Program Details

We strive to provide a visit that accomplishes the goals of your Girl Scout troop. View the chart below to learn how we meet the badge requirements at each age level. Our programs give Scouts the opportunity to meet the requirements of a badge to be purchased separately by the troop leader. We do have International Crane Foundation-exclusive fun patches available for purchase.

Throughout the program, Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to:

  • Observe the world’s 15 crane species.
  • Explore restored native ecosystems on a nature hike.
  • Practice actions that we can take to respect nature.
  • Discover how to protect the environment and save endangered species.
  • Meet the requirements for one badge from the Animal Habitats or Eco Series.

We would be happy to accommodate the program to meet the specific needs of your group, including mixed age levels. Please let our staff know of any specific needs when requesting your reservation.

Program  Reservations

Tour reservations are required and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to schedule your visit with us at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability for your group.

Request a Girl Scout Program

 

Girl Scout Programs are approximately 3-3.5 hours and will occur rain or shine. All participants should be prepared to spend the entire tour outdoors. Please encourage group members to dress appropriately for the weather (i.e., comfortable, closed-toed shoes, raincoats, jackets, hats, and gloves). If you need to cancel your reservation, please provide us with as much advance notice as possible.

Admission

Youth are admitted at a rate of $10.00 per Scout (K-12). Groups are allowed two free adults. Each additional adult is admitted at a discounted rate of $10.00 per individual. Fun patches may be purchased separately at a rate of $3.00 per patch. Please note: reserved Girl Scout Programs are a minimum $50.00 fee.  

Payments can be made upon arrival using a credit card (American Express, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover), cash or check. Checks may be made out to the “International Crane Foundation.” 

We look forward to welcoming you and your scouts to the flock!

If you need additional assistance, contact the Conservation Education Department at 608-356-9462 ext. 108. 

Learn how to protect nature and respect animal’s space by visiting the world’s 15 crane species and taking a short nature hike.

Learn how to help nature, record your observations of the natural world, and take care of wildlife through visiting the world’s 15 crane species, taking a nature hike, and discussing captive animal care.

Learn about endangered habitats and animal homes by visiting the world’s 15 crane species, taking a nature hike, and building an animal house for wildlife in your backyard.

Learn how to hike like a conservationist through Leave No Trace, invasive species identification, a guided hike, and video making.

Learn about conservation careers, endangered habitats, and biodiversity alongside our conservation experts and cranes while exploring our restored prairie, oak savanna, and wetland habitats.

Learn about conservation careers, environmental issues, and science communication alongside our expert crane conservation staff and then practice your eco-advocacy skills by making a video.