An Eagle Scout Sprouts: Troop 619 Brings New Life to McLeod Park
Pictured: Eagle Scout Elizabeth Williamson (second from left) and her family pose for a picture at her project site in McLeod Park.
This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with the Gallatin Watershed Council (GWC) on a tree-planting project for my Eagle Scout rank. The experience was very rewarding and educational. Working with GWC, I was taught a lot about tree species and the importance of helping out with watershed restoration projects and the restoration of local park ecosystems. With the help of 30 fellow Scouts and family, we planted 6 trees and 7 shrubs in hopes of restoring a section of stream channel in McLeod Park. It was very challenging to manage such a large group on planting day, and the amount of communication and coordination before the project was really surprising.
In the end, through all the challenges, the project went very well. Seeing and learning about the benefits my project will have on the watershed is truly fufilling and is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I am also excited for the chance to come back in 50 years to visit the trees that we planted. I am beyond grateful to have partnered with Gallatin Watershed Council on my Eagle Scout Service Project.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Williamson
This blog post was written by Elizabeth Williamson, a community member who just completed her Eagle Scout Service Project.
