Grant Schoel, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 229 in Harker Heights, Texas, created fish habitats in Stillhouse Hollow Lake near Belton, Texas, to address the environmental impact of drought.
His project involved building 10 Georgia cubes — 3-foot PVC frames filled with gravel and drainage pipe to provide stable habitats for fish. These structures help restore habitats lost when water levels drop, offering shelter and promoting biodiversity.
Grant coordinated with local businesses for funding and materials and enlisted fellow Scouts for assembly and placement. The cubes were dropped into the lake using a boat with an underwater GPS.
Learn more about this project on the Harker Heights Herald website.
Eagle Scout revamps local park
Anthony Risoli, an Eagle Scout from Clark, New Jersey, revitalized Bienko Park, a local park near his home, which had become run-down and graffiti-covered.
Risoli, who has frequently visited the park throughout his life, was motivated to restore a key community space. He worked with volunteers and the Department of Public Works to improve the park.
The project involved securing permits, fundraising and planning with local authorities. Risoli’s team added new mulch, metal benches and a revitalized American flag. He also created a YouTube channel for park visitors to understand the park’s exercise equipment better.
The park, which honors World War II veteran Benjamin Bienko, now symbolizes remembrance for the entire community.
“My project helped create awareness,” says Anthony. “It’s not as prevalent as the other parks, but it’s still very vital. It’s right here in the heart of our town.”
Read more about this story on the Union News Daily website.
Scout restores more than 100 instruments for service project
Brendan Wheeler, a 14-year-old trumpet player from Great Falls, Virginia, launched an Eagle Scout project to collect and repair musical instruments for low-income children.
He set a goal of 50 instruments but ended up with more than 100, including flutes and cellos, through community donations. Brendan organized a repair event with volunteers, fixing instruments that were then donated to Hungry for Music, a nonprofit that supports underprivileged students.
His project was praised for its impact in helping bring music to kids without access to instruments.
“I was able to bring the love of music that I have to kids’ lives who might need something like this, who don’t have the opportunities I have to have the nice instruments,” he says. “It’s sad that it’s ending, but I’m very excited to see where the instruments go.”
Read more about this story on The Spokesman-Review website.
Eagle Scout project brings new life to local park
Carter W. Culbreth, a member of Troop 173 in Mooresville, North Carolina, recently earned his Eagle Scout Award for renovating an undeveloped area at Torrence Chapel Park in Cornelius, N.C.
His project included installing birdhouses, bee boxes, Adirondack chairs, a Little Free Library, and planting flora to attract bees and birds. He also coordinated fundraising, secured donations and worked with the Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department to complete the project.
Read more about this story on the Cornelius Today website.
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