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Girl Scouts visit founder of Student Conservation Association in Shaftsbury.SHAFTSBURY — It’s hard to know who benefitted more from a visit – the Girl Scouts who learned so much or the 92-year-old who hosted them.Girl Scouts from Troop 51726 visited Elizabeth “Liz” Titus Putnam in her home in Shaftsbury on May 13.Putnam had previously connected with Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains for a story on a notable alum, as Putnam is not just a former Girl Scout leader but the founder of the Student Conservation Association, the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and young adults in the U.S., with a national impact protecting America’s public lands.At that time, Putnam’s assistant said it would mean the world to Putnam to get a visit from Girl Scouts.Molly Nawrath, leader of Troop 51726 made it happen.“We started by sitting together to share stories about Girl Scouts, hear about Liz's remarkable life, and share some snacks, including Girl Scout cookies that we brought,” she said.“We heard one of Liz's earliest memories revolving around fixing problems and the environment.We learned about how Liz came up with the idea of creating The Student Conservation Association and made a connection to the Girl Scout higher awards process.In both cases, a community problem or need is recognized, the root cause is determined, and a sustainable solution is created.Liz was excited to hear about higher awards that our troop is currently working on, and the community dinner and silent auction that we are hosting later in the month.Afterwards, we were treated to a tour of her home, highlighting her many awards, accolades, and gifts from SCA members.” Putnam showed the girls medals from Presidents Obama and Reagan, a Ranger's hat, and a collage of nature magazine clippings to form a giant tree.Nawrath and Putnam were pleased to find out they both went to the same college.Nawrath said Putnam enjoyed the visit and could have easily talked for several more hours.Once one is a Girl Scout, she is always a Girl Scout.That bond has lasted a lifetime for Putnam and is strengthened by the Girl Scouts who gave of their time to reminisce and share time together.Creating strong relationships and connecting girls to role models like Putnam is part of what Girl Scouts is all about.Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world.Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit girlscouts.org.Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves girls throughout New Hampshire and Vermont through volunteer-run troops, events, and virtual programs.Visit www.girlscoutsgwm.org to learn more.