Girl Scouts Programs

The Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum and Nowashe Village offer customizable programming for Girl Scout Troops of all ages! 

Nowashe Village is located behind the Wood Memorial Library and is a permanent outdoor exhibit interpreting both the history of the Indigenous Peoples of the Connecticut River Valley and the ecology of the region. Program offerings subject to change with the seasons and weather. 

Please contact Education Director Amanda Flynn Rumney if you have any questions or would like to book. If you do not see your badge or topic listed, we are happy to develop programming for your troop’s unique needs. 

Outdoor Art Programs:

Fulfills Badge Requirements For: 

    • Outdoor Art Maker 

    • Outdoor Art Creator 

    • Outdoor Art Explorer 

    • Outdoor Art Apprentice 

    • Outdoor Art Expert 

    • Outdoor Art Master 

Ecology Programs: 

A Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Foundation, Nowashe Village offers customizable learning experiences for Girl Scouts interested in learning about plants and animals in their native environment. The village is home to all manner of native Flora and Fauna for you to observe and help protect. It also features a traditional Three Sisters Garden with opportunities to learn about gardening and seeds. Learn about campfire safety and how to responsibly enjoy the outdoors

Fulfills Badge Requirements For: 

    • Eco Learner 

    • Eco Friend 

    • Eco Explorer 

    • Eco Advocate 

    • Bugs 

    • Animal Observer 

    • Animal Habitats 

    • Gardener 

    • Flowers 

    • Trees