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Date: Tue Nov 03, 10:00 AM PST - Tue Nov 03, 12:00 PM PST
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Daisies,
- Brownies,
- Juniors
No School Day = Desert Adventure Day!
Forget sitting at home on your day off from school-come explore the amazing world right outside our doors! Join Girl Scouts and the Department of Environment and Sustainability's Desert Conservation Program for an interactive adventure all about one of Southern Nevada's most fascinating residents: the desert tortoise!
Girls ages 5-12 will discover what makes the Mojave Desert such a special place and learn how animals and plants survive in a habitat where water is precious and temperatures can be extreme.
Ever wonder what happens to a desert tortoise when winter comes? Girls will learn about brumation, the special period of winter dormancy that helps desert tortoises survive colder months. We'll also learn how Mojave Max prepares for winter and why his seasonal behavior is so important to understanding desert wildlife.
But this adventure is about more than just tortoises! Girls will become desert detectives as they learn about:
- Desert tortoises and how they survive in the Mojave Desert
- How animals and plants adapt to life in the desert
- What brumation is and how Mojave Max prepares for winter
- Desert plants and the important role they play in the ecosystem
- How to Respect, Protect, and Enjoy our desert habitat
- Simple things Girl Scouts can do to help protect wildlife and their environment
- Why conservation matters right here in Southern Nevada
Through hands-on activities, discovery, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, girls will see the desert in a whole new way. They'll leave with new knowledge, new conservation skills, and the confidence to be a Desert Conservation Hero!
Badge Connection
This experience also helps girls take steps toward their Girl Scout badges:
Daisies: Eco Learner - Steps 1, 2 & 3
Brownies: Eco Friend - Steps 1, 2, 4 & 5
Juniors: Animal Habitats - Steps 1, 2 & 4
And because every adventure deserves a little something to remember it by, each girl will receive a special fun patch!
So grab your water bottle, bring your curiosity, and get ready to discover the wild side of Southern Nevada. No school, no problem-let's go explore the desert!
*To ensure the success and quality of our events, a minimum of 10 participants is required. We must meet this minimum within the registration deadline, which is two weeks prior to the event.
If this minimum is not met by the deadline, we regretfully reserve the right to cancel the event. In such cases, all registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to a future event. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us deliver meaningful and well-organized experiences.
*To ensure a smooth and enriching experience for all participants, we kindly request that all attendees arrive on time for the event.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, we ask that you refrain from joining the session. Late arrivals may disrupt the flow of the event and miss critical information presented at the beginning. Please note that participants who are more than 15 minutes late will not qualify for a refund, as we must respect the time and efforts of all attendees and organizers.
Attendance Policy;
Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone, we ask that all participants arrive on time. Late arrivals may be missing important; safety and critical information shared at the beginning of the event.
Refunds cannot be issued for no-shows or for participants arriving more than ten (10) minutes late who are asked to leave.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada reserves the right to cancel or change any scheduled activities due to lack of enrollment, severe weather, or natural disaster.
Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing, or email ten business (10) days before the event to receive a 100% refund. No refunds will be issued to no shows. No transfers are permitted to be made from one Girl Scout's account to another.
Refund Policy: All refund requests must be made in writing to: customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org -Requests should include member's name, program name, date, and reason for refund/cancellation.
