Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council

09/12/2026

In just one week from today, we'll be celebrating Girl Scouts Love State Parks at Morrow Mountain State Park! 🌲🍃🥾

Girl Scouts, siblings, friends, and families are invited to enjoy hands-on activities, guided nature experiences, canoe rides, and outdoor exploration led by Girl Scout staff and North Carolina State Park professionals.

🛶 Learn more and register: https://www.hngirlscouts.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/-girl-scouts-loves-state-park.html

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.

We honor the lives lost, the survivors, the first responders, the families, and all those whose lives were forever changed by the events of that day.

As time passes, remembering becomes even more important. By listening to and sharing the stories of those who experienced September 11, we can help ensure their experiences are not forgotten and that future generations understand this moment in history and the lives it touched.

From September 15–26, Girl Scouts can visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum at a discounted rate and receive a commemorative patch. Patches are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. https://bit.ly/49qqKBk

09/09/2026

We're so excited!

Two new treats are joining Girl Scout Cookie lineup! 🎉🍪🐶 Say hello to Girl Scout Sparkables™ 💗, allergy-friendly oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with colorful sprinkles, developed with Partake Foods. And there’s something for your furry bestie, too! 🐾 Patch Pals™, developed with BARK, are soft-baked, blueberry muffin-inspired treats made just for dogs. Which one are you most excited about? Tell us below! 👇
https://link.girlscouts.org/3Vj7Zxi

09/08/2026

SIGNED. SEALED. READY FOR ADVENTURE. 💚🏆

Girl Scout Signing Day brought big-league-level energy as girls stepped up, celebrated their next chapter, and got a first look at everything waiting for them this year!

From photo ops and hands-on activities to uniforms, new experiences, and plenty of excitement, these future leaders showed up ready to join the team. And we’re thrilled to share that 58 girls registered to begin their Girl Scout journey with us! 🎉

Didn’t make it to Signing Day? There’s still plenty of time to get your girl in the lineup! From outdoor adventures and STEM to friendship, leadership, service, and so much more, an amazing year is just getting started.

💚 Join the team at hngirlscouts.org

Special thank you to Carolina Ascent FC for playing such a big part in the day, including inviting our newest Girl Scouts out to their home match that evening where Girl Scouts were welcomed on the field right alongside the team!

Find all Signing Day photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1489420013229670&type=3

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

"We all have a place at the campfire. It was Girl Scouts who first taught me that."

As a Girl Scout alum and First-Class Award recipient (now the Girl Scout Gold Award), Gloria Steinem carried that lesson with her throughout her life. She dedicated her career to championing equality and amplifying the voices of women and girls.

We honor Gloria’s extraordinary life, lasting impact, and legacy of making sure everyone has a place at the campfire.

09/04/2026

📣 Last call for Journey books, badges & pins!

This Saturday is your final chance to shop Journey books, badges and pins in person before they officially retire. 💚

Stop by the GSHNC Store at 7007 Idlewild Road this Saturday from 10 AM–3 PM (or today before 5pm) to grab any favorites you’ve been meaning to pick up before they’re gone.

Don’t miss your chance to stock up and complete those collections! ✨

09/04/2026

We had a very special visitor at the GSHNC Store today! Unfortunately for Cheddar, we didn’t have many things his size 😔 But thankfully we did have this fantastic Cheddar-sized JGL swap hat! 🤪

Reminder: the store is open 10am-3pm this Saturday, September 5! 🛍️