Earn a Patch
During Unite for Earth Day, we try to facilitate earning patches and badges when possible. All, while having fun with education and conservation activities.
Some of our previous Unite for Earth Day programs we have patches available.
Either they are leftover patches that are free, you can purchase at cost from us, or are available for purchase somewhere else.
These can be done as a troop, family, or on your own. Please maintain safety and follow any public or GS/BSA guidance like social distancing or stay at home which may be in effect.
Follow the steps and requirements then contact us at uniteforearthday@gmail.com if you need help to get patches.
Upcoming Patch
2024
Small Steps Toward Sustainability Patch
This will be part of Unite for Earth Day 2024 during our education portion of the event.
Anyone can work on this patch program. It is a free patch from Cabot Creamery as part of their outreach to Scout groups.
We will have just over 100 patches available at our Unite for Earth Day 2024 which were excess from 2020. They will be distributed as people complete the program. Unfortunately, more are currently not available from Cabot. Details at https://www.cabotcheese.coop/sustainability-patch/.
Gratitude Patch: $0
The Small Steps Toward Sustainability Patch from Cabot Creamery Co-Operative encourages youth to make small changes toward a more sustainable home and community by becoming more involved in local efforts.
Steps to Earning Your Sustainability Patch:
Step 1 - Learn About Sustainability
Step 2 - Reduce
Step 3 - Reuse
Step 4 - Recycle
Step 5 - Next Steps
NOTE: In order to remain true to the intent of earning the Sustainability Patch, there are easy activities you will need to complete. We will be offering these at Unite for Earth Day 2024.
Previous Patches
2023
Gratitude Patch
This was part of Unite for Earth Day 2023 during our education portion of the event.
Anyone can work on this patch program. It is a free patch from Cabot Creamery as part of their outreach to Scout groups.
Patches can be requested directly from Cabot at Gratitude Patch – Cabot Creamery (https://cabotcreamery.com/blogs/health-education/gratitude-patch).
Gratitude Patch: $0
The Gratitude Patch from Cabot Creamery Co-Operative.
Cabot Creamery’s Gratitude Patch focuses on the importance of expressing gratitude in both what one says and through one’s actions. The activities will help kids to focus on, and appreciate, the good things and special people in their lives. Each objective will keep kids engaged while they earn their FREE patch.
1. What does gratitude mean?
2. What are you grateful for?
3. Express your gratitude.
4. Keep the gratitude going
Volunteering is a great way to teach gratitude. In general, people who volunteer are more compassionate and feel a sense of community.
NOTE: In order to remain true to the intent of earning the Gratitude Patch, there are easy activities you will need to complete. We offered these at Unite for Earth Day 2023.
2022
B the Change Patch
This was part of Unite for Earth Day 2022 during our education portion of the event.
Anyone can work on this patch program. It is a free patch from Cabot Creamery as part of their outreach to Scout groups.
We have some patches available locally.
Be the Change Patch: $0
[More can be ordered directly from Cabot Creamery at Gratitude Patch – Cabot Creamery.]
The B the Change Patch from Cabot Creamery Co-Operative.
This Patch Program is inspired by the famous Gandhi quote,
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
By completing this Patch Program, you will learn how you can help to make your community stronger, contribute to a healthier world, and support businesses that are not only the best in the world, but best for the world.
Steps to Earning Your B the Change Patch:
Step 1: B Helpful
Step 2: B Involved
Step 3: B Informed
Step 4: B Inspired
NOTE: In order to remain true to the intent of earning the B the Change Patch, there are easy activities you will need to complete. We offered these at Unite for Earth Day 2022.
2022
Jane Goodall Patch Segment
This was offered at Unite for Earth Day 2022. As part of the Girl Scout "Because of Her" Patch Program, Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 16214 offered the "Jane Goodall" patch segment.
Anyone may work on this program.
The patch is not free. It may be ordered through Girl Scout Shop online at https://www.girlscoutshop.com/GSBDC-Because-of-Her-Jane-Goodall-Patch.
This segment is part of the Because of Her Patch Program where we celebrate some of history’s most notable women, ranging from activists to athletes, from scientists to poets. Girl Scouts will learn about a great woman’s impact on the world. Girls will be guided through activities relevant to the notable woman’s story. Each patch ties into the Girl Scout program by showing girls what women of courage, confidence and character are able to accomplish.
Learn about Jane Goodall, the legendary scientist, conservationist, and humanitarian whose groundbreaking discoveries shaped our understanding of what it is to be human and about some of her many efforts to conserve the natural world.
"Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved." - Jane Goodall
2021
Pollinator Patch
This was part of Unite for Earth Day 2021.
Anyone can work on this patch program. It is a free patch from Cabot Creamery as part of their outreach to Scout groups. We have patches available.
Pollinator Patch: $0 (Some available)
[More can be ordered directly from Cabot Creamery at https://www.cabotcheese.coop/pollinator-patch/.]
The Pollinator Patch from Cabot Creamery Co-Operative
The Cabot farmers want to teach kids about the importance of pollinators in our communities and practical ways they can help protect and preserve pollinator populations. Kids will complete fun activities and learn what pollinators do, why they are important and how they can help protect pollinators!
Steps to Earning Your Pollinator Patch:
Steps:
Step 1 - What do pollinators do?
Step 2 - Why are pollinators important?
Step 3 - Why are pollinator populations in decline?
Step 4 - How can we help protect pollinators?
NOTE: In order to remain true to the intent of earning the Pollinator Patch, there are easy activities you will need to complete.
2020
Small Steps Toward Sustainability
This was part of Unite for Earth Day 2020.
Anyone can work on this patch program. It is a free patch from Cabot Creamery as part of the outreach to scout groups.
Small Steps Toward Sustainability Patch: $0
[Currently, these are unavailable from Cabot Creamery. Details at https://www.cabotcheese.coop/sustainability-patch/.]
The Small Steps Toward Sustainability Patch from Cabot Creamery Co-Operative encourages youth to make small changes toward a more sustainable home and community by becoming more involved in local efforts.
Steps to Earning Your Sustainability Patch:
Step 1 - Learn About Sustainability
Step 2 - Reduce
Step 3 - Reuse
Step 4 - Recycle
Step 5 - Next Steps
2017
Girl Scouts Grow
This was part of Orono Scouts Unite for Earth Day 2017. As part of a Girl Scout "A Year in the Life of Juliette" Patch Program, we offered the "Girl Scouts Grow" segment.
Girl Scouts may work on this program.
It was not free, but the Westonka/Orono Service Unit may still have some patches available at their costs.
Girl Scouts Grow Segment: $2
Center Juliette Low Patch: $3
[More can be ordered through GSUSA.]
[This segment has been renamed to Flower Power and may be purchased at https://www.girlscoutshop.com/GSBDC-Flower-Power.]
This program is designed for Daisy through Ambassador. Activities are organized by the 3 Keys of Leadership (Discover, Connect, and Take Action). Choose the activities which interest you (your troop).
DISCOVER - how plants impact our surroundings.
CONNECT - explore how plants are part of our community.
TAKE ACTION - together we can make the world a better place through horticulture.