Welcome to our annual Treats, Reads & More (TRM) Program!
What is TRM? 
Why should members participate in TRM?
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How does TRM work?
When is TRM?
How to have a successful TRM!
Meet Our 2026 Mascot: Buttercup the Kangaroo!
Fun Facts About Kangaroos
Scientific Name: Macropus
Animal Type: Marsupial
Height: 4-6 feet tall when standing
Weight: 40-200 pounds
Gestation Period: About 30–36 days
Life Span: 8-12 years in the wild
Habitat: Grasslands, open woodlands, savannas and shrublands of Australia
- Kangaroos can hop up to 35 miles per hour in short bursts.
- A kangaroo can leap 30 feet, as long as a school bus.
- Kangaroos have a thick, strong tail that works like a third leg.
- Kangaroos cannot walk backward.
- Kangaroos carry and raise their babies in a warm, protective pouch.
- Kangaroos live in groups called mobs.
- Kangaroos can sleep while sitting up and resting their tail on the ground.
Stay tuned for this year's mascot naming contest!
Weekly Drawings = FUN prizes! Keep working toward your TRM goals for a chance to win!
Check out our weekly incentives and special bonus alerts to keep GSNYPENN Girl Scouts engaged during TRM. Keep an eye out for related posts on our council social channels. Good luck!
