Girl Scout Gold Award Project: Kayla Bernstein, Colorado Springs, “Sustainable Farming”
- GSCO blog
- Jan 26, 2015
- 2 min read
What did you do for your Gold Award project?
I planted a garden for all the residents of the Medalion nursing home to enjoy outdoor activities, blooming flowers, potted plants, vegetables, and landscaping.
Why did you pursue this Gold Award project?
There are no locally grown vegetables for the residents to help assist in a balanced diet. Also, the gardens were not maintained and I felt this was just as important.
How did your Gold Award project make a difference?
Looking at how beautiful the front of the facility is with my help. Watching my eight containers grow from start to finish. Watching the flowers and vegetables bloom in the main garden. The food from the gardens were given to the staff and residents for them to enjoy all summer.
What skills did you gain through earning your Gold Award?
I learned life skills and how to work with older people and groups. I learned how to manage my time as well as others.
How did you make your project sustainable?
Residents can maintain this garden.
What was your connection to the national or global community?
The use of organic materials are becoming popular so using organic materials is what I chose to do. Just like the Girl Scouts theme of “Going Green”, using organic plants, helping the environment and giving back is very important.
What will you most remember about your Gold Award project?
What I will remember the most is pulling weeds and maintaining the gardens for the residents and the staff members.
How will earning your Gold Award help you in your future?
I think I will grow my leadership skills because this project taught me so much. I have learned how to budget my time, my resources, and team members.
Why do you feel the Gold Award is an important part of your Girl Scout experience?
I feel that every Girl Scout should do a Gold Award project to give back to our community.
***IMPORTANT NOTE: This blog represents only a small fraction of the hard work, dedication and requirements that go into earning a Girl Scout Gold Award. It is simply a brief summary, which is meant to inspire Girl Scouts to Go Gold in the future. For more information on earning your Gold Award, please email highestawards@gscolorado.org