September 3, 2024

Wyoming State Parks in partnership with the Girl Scouts will host a series of events as part of Girl Scouts Love State Parks, a nationwide initiative providing an opportunity for scouts to participate in curated outdoor activities.

Held in conjunction with a nationwide event September 14 and 15, Girl Scouts from primarily Wyoming will have an opportunity to attend events hosted by several Wyoming  State Parks.

Any Girl Scouts interested in participating in a Wyoming event, who need more information can contact their usual Girl Scouts Member Experience manager.

Five events will be held at different Wyoming State Parks with each park offering a unique activity.

Events and activities will be held at the following parks:

Bear River State Park 

Sunday, September 15, from 1 pm – 3 pm in the Rendezvous Area of Bear River State Park. 
Girl Scouts will learn about pollinators and put up bee bungalows around the park for native bees to use. 
EKW 

Saturday, September 14, from 1 pm – 3 pm 
Participants will take out canoes, dissect owl pellets, and do a scavenger hunt hike. 
Sinks Canyon 

Saturday, September 14, from 1 pm – 3 pm 
Join Sinks Canyon State Park staff to explore what wildlife makes their home in Sinks Canyon. Play “Animal Detective” and learn how to read animal signs and discover who has been in the area. Make seed bombs and learn how to provide things wildlife needs like food, water, and shelter. 
Keyhole 

Saturday, September 14, from 10 am – 1 pm 
Participants will build bluebird houses and take part in an educational program about black footed ferrets with the State Parks ambassador ferrets!  
Curt Gowdy 

Saturday 14 - Sunday 15
Overnight event involving a night hike along with camp-building skills in the evening, then a morning rotation activity where Scouts visit different stations to learn different outdoor skills. Everything is suited to Scouts of all ages and skill levels.