This girls' scout troop has about 100 members and holds scouting activities in the Härmälä and Peltolampi areas. It was founded in 1951 at the annual meeting of Näsin Tytöt, growing out of the Soihtu patrol started in the late 1940s. Its name reflects the Härmälä operating area and refers to nature and the animal of the Häme province. It has had eleven troop leaders since its founding, the first being Annikki Teivaala in 1951–1963. It has published two history books: a history of 1951–2001 and a 60th anniversary book covering 2001–2011.
All girls who have started comprehensive school can join, and adults are welcome too. Age-group sections start from wolf cubs, so a new member does not always begin at the youngest level. Family scouting lets under-school-age children join with a parent or guardian. New members can join mid-year by submitting a membership application, and new groups usually start in autumn. The sister boys' troop, Härmälän Haukat, runs scouting for boys.
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