Troop 50126 of the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital, sponsored by Wolftrap Elementary School in Vienna, has been awarded a $500 Green Grant to tackle litter as part of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s 14th annual Green Grants Program.
“Members of Troop 50126 have a passion for environmental stewardship, and they’re committed to keeping their corner of Virginia beautiful,” Keep Virginia Beautiful said in announcing the award.
Recognizing increased attendance at the parks during summer months, particularly by families going to the local pool and dog-walkers seeking shade by the creek, the troop is determined to combat litter accumulation, including the persistent issue of abandoned pet-waste bags.
This initiative also serves as the troop’s Bronze Award project, the highest accolade a Girl Scout Junior can achieve, requiring each Scout to contribute a minimum of 20 hours.
Every year, government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia are invited to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 that will help address an environmental concern in their community.
“Green Grants support a variety of projects that are developed and implemented at the local level, in response to each community’s needs and priorities,” said Cristi Lawton, Keep Virginia Beautiful’s executive director.
Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided $307,000 for 415 programs and projects throughout the state. For information on the organization, see the Website at www.keepvirginiabeautiful.org.
