Local Girl Scouts build bug houses
DEMING - Deming Girl Scouts opened a new chapter in their summer education by learning how some insects are important to the foods we eat.
The Scouts learned about pollination provided by some bugs in our community. They were shown how some bugs have exoskeletons and how pollination takes place, and that's how we have chocolate to enjoy.
Insects help our plants grow and multiply through pollination.
The Scouts scoured the grounds of Scout Park on South Granite Street and used what they found to create bug houses. Some were made of juniper berries, twigs, pine cones, bamboo shoots, and other natural pieces to fill their empty Girl Scout Cookie boxes.
The Deming Girl Scouts hoped that their bug houses would attract tenants, who in turn, would help plants grow and provide more food for us.
This fun and educational project is just one of many the Deming Girl Scouts enjoy throughout their meetings at the Scout Hut. For more information on Girl Scouts go to www.gsdsw.org or 575-538-2481 Ext 4242.
Bill Armendariz can be reached at 575-494-5059 or biarmendariz@demingheadlight.com.
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