Portfolio Categories: 2021 Eagle Scout Highlight
Eagle Scout Johnathan O’Brien
Troop: 7 Eagle Project Location: Asbury Wedgewood Preserve in Asbury, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Johnathan planted 14 native trees and 768 native plants to enhance the area at the Asbury Wedgewood Preserve. Four large beds were installed, edged, planted and mulched along the Wedgewood Trail. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being […]
Eagle Scout Ryan Schlarmann
Troop: 60 Eagle Project Location: Dyersville Sportsmen’s Club in Dyersville, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Ryan worked with a forester to research, identify, and mark 25 trees at the Dyersville Sportsmen’s Club. After researching and markers ordered, markers were attached to posts that were painted and placed by the group. What does being an Eagle Scout […]
Eagle Scout Ben Vannorsdel
Troop: 22 Eagle Project Location: John Deere Proving Grounds in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Ben built a changing room at the John Deere Proving Grounds Bike Park. After compacting the lime, he led the group in setting a concrete pad, then building the structure for a clean and private changing area for park visitors. […]
Eagle Scout Ethan Manders
Troop: 11 Eagle Project Location: Irving Elementary School in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Ethan planted three shade trees at Irving Elementary School. He worked with the groundskeeper to choose placement, type, and disease resistant trees that would best provide much needed shade to school children. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? […]
Eagle Scout Drew Richards
Troop: 64 Eagle Project Location: Waukon City Park in Waukon, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Drew planted 10 white pine trees along the campground road in Waukon. These replaced trees that needed to be removed earlier, providing a natural barrier between the road and campground. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being an […]
Eagle Scout Joseph Schmelzer
Troop: 40 Eagle Project Location: Pike Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Joseph completed trail maintenance at Pikes Peak State Park. The stairway trail had become eroded and hazardous. Joseph led volunteers in the process of replacing and tamping down limestone on each step. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? […]
Eagle Scout Kaden Wehrenberg
Troop: 94 Eagle Project Location: Sageville Elementary School in Sageville, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Kaden renovated the Sageville Elementary School’s outdoor classroom area. The extremely short table was replaced with a taller one, making use by teachers easier. Stools were built and sealed to accommodate more seating. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to […]
Eagle Scout Joseph Hager
Troop: 86 Eagle Project Location: Bellevue State Park in Bellevue, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Joseph completed an invasive species removal of Tatarian Honey Suckle and Autumn Olive around the Bellevue State Park Lodge. Overgrown trees and vegetation were also removed along the roadway leading to the lodge. This allowed for better traffic flow along the roadway, […]
Eagle Scout Sam Kaufmann
Troop: 94 Eagle Project Location: Whitewater Canyon, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and John Deere Proving Grounds in Dubuque County, Iowa. Eagle Project Description: Sam built and hung seven kestrel houses in trees at Whitewater Canyon, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and John Deere Proving Grounds. The houses provide a safe refuge for kestrels, helping to ensure […]