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Policies Governing
Eagle Scout &
Girl Scout Bronze/Silver/Gold Award Projects at DNC
To help the wetlands recover from the construction of the treehouse, Scout Jeffrey Heninger from Troop 764 (St. Luke's Presbyterian Church) led a crew of hardy Scouts in planting trees and shrubs. His Eagle Scout project involved extensive research into native plants appropriate for the site, presenting documentation and a site plan to the Nature Center, recruiting and leading volunteer recruits, and watering the new plantings with an adapted pump that recycles water from the creek. Great job!
Goals:
- Scout will contact the Executive Director to discuss available projects.
- Scout will agree with DNC Director on a date to start the project.
- If he/she does not commence work by that date, the project will be available for another scout to pursue.
- Scout will present a draft proposal to the Director for approval, before taking it through the scout approval process.
- This can be a rough e-mail description of the workscope and proposed timeline.
- Scout will provide a copy of the approved proposal to DeKalb Parks & Recreation, as well as the Dunwoody Nature Center.
- Scout will set up any needed appointments with the Director during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 – 5). Email is the best communication method, between visits: claire@dunwoodynature.org.
- Once approved, work on the project may take place after hours or on weekends.
- Scout will provide “before & after” photos to the nature center.
- The scout is responsible for obtaining all materials for the project.
- Nature center staff must review any educational materials to be permanently installed, before the scout produces the materials.
- DNC encourages the scout/family to become a member of the organization, and to recruit additional memberships.
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