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Bug repellent daisies 2013

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 215
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Even the youngest students can make a difference in their community. A group of Daisy Scouts decided to help out visitors at the CHS Arts Garden with their project, “A Rainbow of Color.” They planted several types of flowers that naturally repel mosquitoes so that the visitors won’t need to use bug spray. The also created a sign to educate visitors about the benefits of using natural forms of bug repellent.

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After learning about the harmful effects of bug spray on the environment, these 5- and 6- year old Daisy Scouts researched more eco-friendly ways of getting rid of mosquitoes and other unwanted insects.

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These plants serve multiple purposes. While they were chosen primarily because they act as natural mosquito repellents, they also added to the Garden’s visual appeal!

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The small Girl Scouts also made a poster to educate visitors about the types of flowers in the garden and other natural ways of repelling mosquitoes. Their poster also described the harmful impact of bug spray on the environment.

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The flower pots looked awesome at the Carmel High School ArtsGarden open house in May. The ArstGarden serves as an outdoor classroom, meditative sanctuary, and art showcase for the extended CHS family. For more information click here.
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With the help of their Carmel Green Teen grant, these Daisies planted flowers in the CHS Arts Garden to help with this problem. Some of these flowers included horsemint and marigolds.

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While visitors of the Arts Garden continue to benefit from the Daisies’ project, these scouts hope that visitors will learn to use plants in their own yards as well, therefore limiting the amount of bug spray needed. Examples of naturally repellent plants can be found here.

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As part of the educational aspect of their project, the Daisy Scouts created flower species identification signs and placed one in each flower pot.

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The Daisies’ efforts will benefit visitors of the garden for years to come. The Girl Scouts would like to continue their project by planting similar plants “all over” their Girl Scout camp. Congratulations Daisies on your successful project!

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