Girl Scout Troop 417 recently participated in the Eco Hike at Horseneck Beach State Reservation!

Girl Scouts from East Providence troop 417 learned about conservation efforts and shorebird populations with the lead Conservation Biologist for the South Coast. They were able to observe Least Terns and Piping Plovers active and nesting on the beach. Then they hiked 5 miles to Gooseberry Island where they had lunch and spotted seals! Girl Scouts finished the day with a litter clean up to protect the coastal ecosystem. Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for supporting this free program.