Girl Scouts Love State Parks, Night Hike @ Pokagon State Park
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Date: Sat Sep 13, 8:00 PM EDT - Sat Sep 13, 10:00 PM EDT
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Daisies,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers,
  • Cadettes,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Brownies,
  • Pre-K

Join the Pokagon State Park Naturalist at the Nature Center for a fun and educational experience! Learn how native animals use their five senses to survive in the wild, then test your own senses on an easy 1-mile night hike. Pokagon has a limited number of red-light flashlights available, or you can bring your own flashlight and use red cellophane (we'll also learn why red light is essential for a night hike!).

Cost Breakdown:
* $8 for Brownies & Cadettes (earning the Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and the Brownie Senses badge or Cadettes earning the Night Owl Badge, as well as participation in the State Park)
* $5 for Daisies, Juniors, Seniors, and Ambassadors (earning the Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and participation in the State Park)
* $1 for Adults & Siblings (covers the participant fee for the State Park)

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the park at night and discover how animals use their senses to survive!

Special Instructions/Appropriate Attire:
* Close-toed shoes
* Filled water bottle
* Sunscreen & Insect Repellent
* Flashlight (Optional)

Badges Earned: Brownies Senses Badge & Cadette Night Owl Badge, Girl Scouts Love State Parks Patch

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is a nationwide celebration where Girl Scouts explore the great outdoors, enjoy fun activities, and connect with nature. Join us for an adventure-filled weekend in state parks across the country! Get your free passport at girlscouts.org.

This is not a drop-off event. Parents and/or leaders are expected to provide supervision. ONE (1) adult is required to chaperone their youth(s) at this event. Adults do not need to register. All troops and groups must follow the correct youth-to-adult ratio. Thank you for your understanding.

Deadline: August 28, 2025

Cancellation Statement: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by the registration deadline to receive a refund. Please email frontdesk@gsnim.org to cancel your registration. Refunds are NOT given for cancellations received after the registration deadline or for failing to attend the event. Registrations may be transferred to another event if cancellation is made PRIOR to the registration deadline. Refunds will be given if GSNI-M must cancel a program.

Not a Girl Scout? Start making memories that last a lifetime! Beginning April 1, for a limited time*, you can join for $63 and keep the fun going through September 2026! Financial assistance may be available-contact us to learn more!
*Girl Scout membership must be renewed annually. Membership year is October 1-September 30.