This is the 63rd entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup.

To truly appreciate the impact of Eagle Scout projects on communities, you need to see the transformation. That’s why we encourage submitting before-and-after photos — the same ones prospective Eagles are asked to include in their post-project report.

The latest batch of 10 projects — from nine different states — includes renovating staircases, constructing an information kiosk and transforming outdoor spaces.

If your Scout is looking for ideas for his or her Eagle Scout project, you can show him or her this story or any in the Extreme Makeovers collection. You can also find ideas in Scout Life’s Eagle Project Showcase. Still stumped? Try the National Eagle Scout Association’s project idea generator.

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Gabriel from Maryland

Who: Gabriel, Troop 33, Takoma Park, Maryland

What: This project involved reconstructing a 60-step staircase along a heavily trafficked nature trail in the heart of town.

Lucas from Washington

Who: Lucas, Troop 1529, Port Orchard, Washington

What: Lucas and his troop constructed an information kiosk at South Kitsap Regional Park for the Kitsap County Parks Department.

Owen from Ohio

Who: Owen, Troop 201, Olmsted Falls, Ohio

What: Owen, along with volunteers from his family, troop and community, cleared weeds and debris from an unused courtyard at his high school. They then assembled and installed composters and raised garden beds to transform the space into an outdoor classroom for a new urban agriculture and sustainability course.

Carter from Massachusetts

Who: Carter, Troop 106, Worcester, Massachusetts

What: In collaboration with Vernon Hill American Legion Post 435, Carter and his crew created an exemplary retirement ceremonial pit to properly dispose of American flags. Each point of the hexagon will feature a bronze emblem representing a military branch.

Varun from California

Who: Varun, Troop 28, Burlingame, California

What: Varun and his team renovated the Rudy Bench Picnic Area at Coyote Point Recreation Area in nearby San Mateo. They cleaned, washed, and painted the picnic tables and benches, removed weeds and grass, spread wood chips around the seating area, and installed an Eagle Project plaque.

Anthony from Missouri

Who: Anthony, Troop 202, Waynesville, Missouri

What: Anthony planned and oversaw the renovation of a church altar, ensuring that the communion rails were made accessible to elderly and mobility-impaired congregants.

Thomas from Michigan

Who: Thomas, Ship 9024, Muskegon, Michigan

What: Thomas completed his Quartermaster project by leading his shipmates in the weeding and cleaning of the greenhouse at the Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids. They also built new accessible planting tables to replace the old ones.

Joseph from New York

Who: Joseph, Troop 33, Walden, New York

What: Joseph and his team restored the Shawangunk Historic Colored Cemetery by installing post-and-rail fencing, rebuilding the staircase, and clearing significant debris and brush. They used a special cleaning solution to ensure all headstones were legible, added a cement pad and bench, and documented all cemetery occupants on findagrave.com.

Brandon from Massachusetts

Who: Brandon, Troop 821, Westfield, Massachusetts
What: Brandon led a group of volunteers to create an American flag retirement area, which included a patio for an incinerator, a job box stocked with necessary supplies and incinerator components, and benches where members of veterans organizations can rest during flag retirement ceremonies.

Ben from Pennsylvania

Who: Ben, Troop 119, Evansburg, Pennsylvania

What: Ben and his team transformed an outdoor classroom at his local elementary school by installing an outdoor whiteboard on four-by-four posts, refurbishing the tables with plexiglass tops featuring the school logo for a smooth writing surface and building two ADA-compliant tables. They also mulched and landscaped the classroom border, arranged for Wi-Fi installation and supervised the relocation of a tree. In addition, the team installed two large shade canopies so the classroom could be used throughout the day.

Eagle Before & After FAQs

How can I see more in this series?

By going here.

How can I submit my project (or my Scout’s project) for consideration?

Go here to learn how to send them to us.

Are scholarships available for outstanding Eagle projects?

Yes! The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award honors outstanding Eagle projects. An Eagle Scout, their parents or any registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the Eagle Scout service project for consideration.

How can I see even more great Eagle projects?

Check out the Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase.

Who owns the photos used in this series?

Unless otherwise listed, all photos are courtesy of each Scout and their family.