Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced an $84.5 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The donation, awarded to GSUSA and 29 local councils selected by Ms. Scott, will accelerate GSUSA’s initiatives that give girls the tools to become the next generation of powerful women leaders.This investment is the largest donation from a single individual in the organization’s history and will build upon GSUSA’s vision to support all Girl Scouts as they pursue their dreams and turn compassion into action in their communities.

The U.S. Bank Environmental Learning Lab at Skyland Ranch provides learn-by-doing environmental education activities including renewable energy, geology, astronomy, hydrology, sustainable energy, plant/forest management and manufacturing.  U.S. Bank, along with SoCal Gas and Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies, provided funds to create the Learning Lab.  Programming allows students to experience nature, while learning to be the next generation of environmental stewards of our earth.  Since the 1950s, Skyland Ranch has served as a Girl Scout camp during the summer months. The Learning Lab is now a valuable resource offered to school districts and community organizations providing Environmental Education to all students during the academic year.