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maggie v spitler replied to Liz Selby's discussion New Girl Scout Badges in the group Scouting and Nature

"Yes, I do!! I miss that. I've been a leader for 5 years, and this weekend will only be the 2nd time my troop as a whole has been camping. All of our meeting are spent inside, and most of our projects center on crafts and community…"

Apr 11, 2012

maggie v spitler left a comment for Suz Lipman

"Hi Suz! I live in NW Ohio, near the lake. There is a abundance of parks, wildlife centers and other natural areas for my kids to explore and learn about. But, it would be a lot more fun if they could share these experiences with other…"

Apr 10, 2012

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Title or Role: Mother, Girl Scout Leader, All Around Games Master

Bio: I'm a mom to 3 who is concerned that if we don't teach our children to learn about and love what is outside their front door, it will be lost to them and future generations. The more they know about the natural world, the stronger they'll be. After all, knowledge is power. I also believe that every moment they spend outside, their minds and bodies are gaining things that can never be had sitting in the house behind a screen. (I am not disputing the value of a good book or a pad of paper and a pencil:))

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At 10:48pm on March 14, 2012, Suz Lipman said…: Hi Maggie, Warm welcome to C&NN Connect. I'm the forum host. I'm glad you found us and hope you make yourself at home in discussions and groups, share your activities, ideas and photos with us, and find this a rich source of resources. For any questions about the network, see our FAQ page. Hope to see you here again soon. What brings you here?