Earth Connections Badge - Author: Berkeley Heights Troop # 747 Back to Junior Programs
Girl Scout Natural Trail at Woodruff School
Junior Girl Scout Troop 747 has spent a year working on a nature trail at Woodruff
Elementary School in Berkeley Heights, NJ. These fifth grade girls mapped out the trail
through the forest where there are many plants, unique trees and unusual settings. Some
of these plants are the native "Jack in the Pulpit" wildflower and the "Tulip Tree" which
was used by Native Americans for dugout canoes. This tree is wide and tall, with round
leaves and few branches. There is also a "Sassafras Tree" which has three different
shaped leaves and root-beer scented sap. There are many different kinds of mushrooms,
which feed on the fallen trees along the trail.
The troop has been spending lots of time marking & building the trail, making benches,
plant identification sign and writing and illustrating the trail guide. Come down to
Woodruff School for an awesome trail walk in the woods. Junior Girl Scouts can earn an
Earth Connections Badge by completing the walk and following the activities in the
leader guide.
By: Carla & Arlene (January 23, 2002)
Click below for the activities to complete this badge & have fun!
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