Girl Scout Conservation Stewardship Requirements

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has shared a long history of conservation stewardship with scouting organizations. Scouts have participated and completed a number of service projects or eagle projects on lands managed by the department. In honor of this commitment to conservation stewardship, and in recognition of the service provided, the DNR - in partnership with the Michigan Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils - has initiated a Conservation Stewardship Award that scouts can earn.

Depending on the scouting level and program, both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can earn earning awards, badges, pins, try-its, etc. while helping conserve Michigan's natural resources by participating in stewardship activities on state lands. The scouting levels and requirements to earn a stewardship patch or medal and pins are listed below.

Good luck and thank you for your continued efforts.

Girl Scout Requirements (Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors)
Stewardship Medal

1. Earn the Eco-Action IPP
2. Perform 4 hours of stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR

Wildlife Pin

1. Earn one of the following IPPs: 
   1. Wildlife
   2. All About Birds
2. Perform an additional 4 hours of stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR.

Fish Pin

1. Earn the From Shore to Sea IPP
1. Completion should include the following items:
   1. Skill Builder-1 & 3 or 6
   2. Technology- any (relate to Great Lakes)
   3. Service Projects- any (relate to Michigan waters)
   4. Career Exploration-any (relate to Michigan waters)
2. Perform an additional 4 hours of stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR.

Parks pin

1. Earn one of the following IPPs: 
   1. Backpacking
   2. Camping
2. Perform an additional 4 hours of stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR Recreation Division.

Forest Pin

1. Earn one of the following IPPs: 
   1. Plant Life
   2. Trees and Forests (Council's Own Award: see example)
2. Perform an additional 4 hours of stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR.

Junior Requirements
Stewardship Patch

1. Earn the Eco-Action badge
2. Earn two of the following patches:
1. Earth Connections (1-10)
2. Outdoor Activities (1-10)
3. Outdoors in the City (1-10)
4. Plants and Animals (1-10)
5. Wildlife (1-10)
6. Your Outdoor Surroundings (1-10)
7.  Rocks Rock (1-10)
8. Water Wonders (1-10)
3. Perform at least 2 hours of volunteer stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR.

Brownie Requirements
Stewardship Patch

1. Earn the Eco-Explorer Try-it
2. Earn two of the following:
1. Earth and Sky (3, 5, & 6)
2. Earth is Our Home (2, 3, 5, or 6)
3. Outdoor Adventurer (2, 3, & 5)
4. Plants (1, 2 & 4)
5. Watching Wildlife (1-6, any three)
6. Water Everywhere (1-6, any three)
3. Perform at least 2 hours of volunteer stewardship service sponsored by the Michigan DNR.

For more information visit www.michigan.gov/dnrscouting or contact: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Marketing, Education and Technology Division.