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Ambassador Eco Advocate Badge Activity

Become an Advocate for the Environment

Learn about a local issue in nature and how to be an advocate for it.

Activity Details

Time needed: Two hours or more

Materials needed:

Access to research materials online or in print

Setup: Read news about the environment. This can be environmental newsletters, blogs, or websites. Also, check local news websites for articles about environmental issues in your area. Choose one issue you want to advocate for.

Activity: Start by researching environmental issues online, in newspapers, or from a book from your local library. You could also scroll through “Environmental Topics” on the Environmental Protection Agency’s website to read about issues such as climate change, deforestation, and water pollution.

Consider doing a web search for an "Index of Conservation Articles" to find out what resonates most with you and your community.

Once you find a compelling topic, determine two ways you can advocate for it. Contact an elected official and share your concern, create an informational video about your topic, and share it with friends and family (or write to your local newspaper).

Troop Leaders: The instructions for all badge steps are available free of charge in the Girl Scout Volunteer Toolkit.

Girl Scout Activity Zone activities have been adapted from existing Girl Scout programming.

Adapted from Step 2 of the Ambassador Eco Advocate badge. Purchase the badge booklet to complete all requirements and earn the badge.