Enchanted Forest Adventure: Nature Super Heroes - STEWARDSHIP

Enchanted Forest Adventures: Nature Super Heroes is a service unit–based, badge-focused outdoor learning experience designed for Girl Scouts of all ages—especially 4th grade and older Girl Scouts interested in practicing and/or completing a meaningful service project within an underserved greenspace that would greatly benefit from long-term care and stewardship.

This kickoff introduces participants to the Nature Super Heroes framework while emphasizing leadership, accountability, shared responsibility, stewardship, storytelling, and seasonal outdoor learning. The experience intentionally aligns with:

• DeKalb County RPCA’s Mission & Vision
• NRPA Pillars of Equity & Environmental Resilience
• Girl Scout Law, Leadership Principles & Service Unit model

Participants will begin imagining what it means to not simply visit a park—but to actively care for, advocate for, and build lasting endearment toward a trail system through hands-on stewardship and community connection.

Naturalist Tasha Messer
DeKalb County RPCA

Amber Ritchie
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

This program will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA).

Location:

Constitution Lakes Park
1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

Time:

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please note that restroom facilities are not available at Constitution Lakes Park. Participants are encouraged to plan accordingly prior to arrival.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing that fully covers the body and sturdy waterproof footwear suitable for outdoor walking and stewardship activities.

Please also bring:

• Refillable water bottle
• Snack to share
• Gardening gloves for stewardship work
• Notebook or paper for storytelling contributions
• Personal comfort items for outdoor participation
• Eye protection

Girl Scouts of all ages are welcome with parent or troop chaperone support.

This experience is specifically designed to support 4th grade and older Girl Scouts participating through the Service Unit model. Adult leaders and volunteers are encouraged to attend and participate.

• Introduce the Nature Super Heroes: Stewardship theme and its connection to badge work and Service Unit goals
• Participate in a collaborative “thought toss” storytelling activity where participants contribute words, sentences, or short passages to create a shared narrative inspired by the park, season, and observed habitat
• Engage in hands-on stewardship, including litter removal and introduced species management, with the goal of helping prepare trails for exploration as part of the Birds Georgia: Georgia Birding Trail Initiative
• Discuss connections between leadership, civic responsibility, environmental learning, stewardship accountability, and long-term community care
• Explore the possibility of collectively adopting and caring for a trail throughout 2026 and beyond

This establishes expectations, shared leadership opportunities, and the structure for the recurring every-other-month series throughout 2026.

Programs will occur on the 3rd Sunday of every other month throughout 2026:

• May 17: STEWARDSHIP - Adopt A Trail Work Day
• July 19: STEWARDSHIP- Adopt A Trail Work Day
• September 20: STEWARDSHIP- Adopt A Trail Day
• November 15: Gratitude Celebration

Light to moderate walking at a relaxed pace with frequent stops for activities and discussion.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours prior to the event.

By registering for or attending this program, participants acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to uneven terrain, weather conditions, physical exertion, and use of tools. Participation is voluntary, and attendees assume full responsibility for their own safety and well-being.

Participants agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless DeKalb County Government, the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA), its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and affiliated partners from any claims, injuries, losses, or liabilities arising from participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Food or refreshments may occasionally be served or shared. Participants acknowledge that food may contain common allergens and choose to consume any food or beverages at their own risk.

By attending, participants grant permission for DeKalb County RPCA and Park Naturalist-led programs to photograph or record them for educational, promotional, reporting, and documentation purposes across print and digital platforms. Individual image requests cannot be accommodated.

Registration and attendance indicate agreement with the Park Naturalist Program – Volunteer Waiver, Food & Beverage Disclaimer, and Media Release on file with DeKalb County RPCA.

~ Naturalist Tasha
DeKalb County Government | Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA)
404-927-4227

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