Kaylee is a cadette girl scout and describes her project: I was fortunate to have partnered with Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Center (OHSWRC) for my Silver Award project. They are a center with “trained rehabilitators who give specialized care for injured, orphaned, displaced, and/or distressed urban wildlife in order to release them back into their native habitat.” Some of the wildlife cared for are the wild birds that are focused in this project. They rescued hundreds of birds such as house sparrows, Western Bluebirds, and American Robins. Manager Ms. Kelli mentored me on what wild birds need and what the community can do for them. In return, I made movable perches, and donated supplies and bird food for the wild birds staying at OHSWRC. Check out Kaylee’s wonderful website here!
Helping Our Feathered Friends: Girl Scout Silver Award
Biggest Takeaway:
- I will always remember my interaction with Ms. Kelli at OHS Rehab Center, and learning how to make bird perches.
Biggest Challenge
- Some challenges I faced when doing my Silver Project were getting the bird perches’ specification to make it work; high customer demand for the DIY bookmarks (I did not have enough time to make more); and finally, balancing my budget.
Project Impact:
- Manager Ms. Kelli mentored me on what wild birds need and what the community can do for them. In return, I made movable perches, and donated supplies and bird food for the wild birds staying at OHS.
