A new Tempe Girl Scouts patch is the first in Arizona for those who choose to learn more about the city.

The city is celebrating the kickoff of the patch Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Tempe History Museum.

The embroidered patch, designed by Tempe resident and Girl Scout Lyla Dye, is illustrated with Tempe Town Lake, “A” Mountain and other Tempe features.

“Tempe is the first city in Arizona to implement a city-specific curriculum and patch for Girl Scouts who choose to learn more about this vibrant community,” a city release stated.

A visit to the Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., is one of the options Girl Scouts can choose from to earn the patch for their sash or vest.

One activity in each of four city-specific categories – history, government, community, sustainability – are required to earn the Tempe patch, according to the city.

They include riding Tempe Streetcar, watching an online video tour of Tempe City Hall, reading the city’s Climate Action Plan and writing to a Tempe city councilmember.

City Councilmember Doreen Garlid, a former Girl Scout troop leader in Tempe, brought the idea of a Tempe patch to the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.

“As a former Girl Scout and troop leader, I am excited to welcome all of our local girls to celebrate the beginning of this new Tempe patch,” Garlid said.

“The Tempe History Museum is full of fascinating details about our history and a visit here is a great first step for girls who want this amazing patch.”

The Aug. 12 event begins at 10 a.m. at the museum with a short program and then a guided tour of the museum exhibits.

Refreshments will be served. Girl Scouts are invited to attend with their troop or independently, whether based in Tempe or elsewhere in the state.

For more: tempe.gov/patch.