Scout Programs

Tifft Nature Preserve offers a variety of hands-on Girl Scout Badge Programs throughout the year utilizing our Darling Environmental Education Center and beautiful nature trails.

For more program variety, please see our School and Group programs. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for all programs by the 15th of the prior month.

Girl Scout Programs

All programs fulfill badge requirements and include a guided outdoor experience: please dress for the weather and to walk on trails (no sandals). Physical badges are not included in the registration fee. One adult chaperone responsible for your child must remain onsite during the program.

To register for a prescheduled program date below (no Scout minimum) please register each Scout online on our EVENTS Calendar.  To schedule a private program date for your Troop (minimum of 10 Scouts) please contact Tifft Nature Preserve at 716-825-6397 or [email protected].

Available 2025-2026 Girl Scout Badge Programs

Daisies – Animal Observer *NEW*
October 26, 2025 | 1-3PM | $12
Put your senses to work while learning how to observe wild animals in their natural WNY habitats through games, activities and outdoor exploration.

Daises – Outdoor Art Maker
May 10, 2026 | 1-3PM | $12
Use the colors and sounds of nature to create art of your own while sharing the different ways to Leave No Trace and protect wildlife outdoors.

Brownies – Wow Journey
October 19, 2025, December 6, 2025, March 22, 2026, April 18, 2026, & May 9, 2026 | 1-4PM | $15
Discover how to love, save, and share the “wonders of water” while investigating aquatic habitats, watersheds, and the wildlife within.

Juniors – Get Moving Journey
November 8, 2025, January 17, 2026, & April 19, 2026 | 1-4PM | $15
Energize your understanding of the Earth’s energy and how we use, misuse, and can protect this essential resource in our daily lives.

Cadettes – Breathe Journey
November 9, 2025 & January 10, 2026| 1-4PM | $15
Take a deep breath and use ALL your senses to become aware of air quality issues in our region and around the world as we experiment with wind, fragrances, and pollution.

Seniors – Sow What Journey
November 15, 2025 & March 7, 2026 | 1-4PM | $15
Get down to the roots of our food “network” to explore the relationships between what we eat, and the land, water, air, and energy use around us.

PRIVATE 2025-2026 Girl Scout Program Available Upon Request:

(payment for a minimum of 10 Scouts required | programs are 2-3 hours)

• Daisy EcoLearner Badge – $15 per scout
• Daisy Animal Observer Badge – $15 per scout
• Daisy Outdoor Art Maker – $15 per scout
• Daisy Trail Adventure – $15 per scout
• Brownie Bugs Badge – $20 per scout
• Brownie Eco Friend – $20 per scout
• Brownie Outdoor Adventurer – $20 per scout
• Brownie Outdoor Art Creator – $20 per scout
• Brownie WOW Journey – $20 per scout
• Junior Outdoor Art Explorer – $20 per scout
• Junior Animal Habitats Badge – $20 per scout
• Junior Eco Camper (Tues – Thur 6:30-8:30PM) – $35 per scout
• Junior Get Moving Journey Badge – $20 per scout
• Cadette Eco Trekker Badge – $20 per scout
• Cadette Trees Badge – $20 per scout
• Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice – $20 per scout
• Cadette Night Owl (Tues – Thur 6:30-8:30PM) – $35 per scout
• Cadette Breathe Journey – $20 per scout
• Senior Eco Explorer – $20 per scout
• Senior Outdoor Art Expert – $20 per scout
• Senior SOW What? Journey Badge – $20 per scout
• Math in Nature Badges – $20 per scout (includes requirements for Shapes & Numbers)

Cancellation Policy

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