Get up close and personal with the wild animal ambassadors at the Virginia Wildlife Center. The tour includes a quick trip through the wildlife center itself (a state-of-the-art hospital for native wildlife), a meet and greet with their
Animal Ambassadors (bald eagle, hawk, opossum, snake, turtle), and Q&A with their handlers.
Check-out animal patient stories or view their Critter Cams here.
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Wildlife Center of VA, Waynesboro
Who: Juniors - Ambassadors (11+ years old)
Fee: $17.00
Min/Max Girls: 5/20 participants
Badge/Patch Included?: no; girls may purchase additional Adventurers merchandise (patch, decals, bandanna, ballcap, performance t-shirts); details listed on the event registration.
Reg. Closes: July 18
To Register: email
Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:
Annmarie Trost
trost1993@yahoo.com
To Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop 1912) to Laura Burchett (7551 Nandina Drive, Roanoke VA 24018) OR pay by Venmo (account name:
@GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912; please indicate for "Wild Animals M&G") OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura Burchett at
Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Annmarie Trost,
trost1993@yahoo.com or 910-650-6257
Adventurers Scholarship
Through the generosity of donors, a scholarship fund has been established in honor of our group’s founder, Barbara Duerk, to help girls participate in Adventurers activities. Requests may not be more than $100/year, and each application will be considered on a case by case basis.
Details, criteria and application for this scholarship fund can be found here. Please submit scholarship applications one week before the program's registration close date. Have questions? Reach out to this program's coordinator listed here or directly to The Adventurers:
adventurers1912@gmail.com
LEARN ABOUT THE ADVENTURERS HERE
Adventurers is an action-oriented group of older Girl Scouts who are seeking exciting activities to challenge their capabilities, broaden their horizons, and increase their self-confidence. It is for girls ages 11-17 and in grades 6-12. Members often participate in rock climbing, caving, kayaking, backpacking, travel, hiking and other similar high-adventure activities. Check-out the latest Adventurers news via our
Facebook private group and
Instagram page.