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GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS

A trip to the WATER Center meets many Try-It and Badge requirements. Download the following guides to see what scouts may accomplish during their visit: Brownie Girl Scout Field Trip Try-It Points Junior Girl Scout Field Trip Badge Points Cadette & Senior Girl Scout Field Trip Interest Points

BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS

BOY SCOUTS - Eagle Scout Projects

Bat Boxes: Completed Fall 2004
Eagle Scout - Dean Nestor
Dean Nestor built a nursery-style bat box and installed it near the creek in Herman Hill park as part of his Eagle project. He has also placed one at the new Vulcan wetlands, at Heights High School, and at two additional locations. The box provides additional habitat in the park as well as creates a discussion point on wildlife, migration, and adaptation. The Cheney Times-Sentinel featured Nestor in its article, "Batman."

Xeriscape Garden: Completed 2007
Eagle Scout - Brandon Weller
Brandon Weller has made the triangle plot by the east parking lot his project. This is an "island" in the sidewalk just south of the restrooms that used contain a mature tree. The tree did not recover after the sidewalk construction was complete. In Fall 2006, Brandon killed off the weeds that growing there and then amend that soil. In Spring 2007, Brandon will research, select and plant a low-water, xeriscape garden. The garden will eventually contain educational signage and be used as a teaching tool for low-water landscaping.

Tree Identification Project: Completed 2007
Eagle Scout - Caleb Nielson
Caleb Nielson reviewed the 1984 tree inventory for Herman Hill Park and created a meticulous inventory of all of the parks trees. The project had two phases. During the first phase, Caleb trained volunteers to identify and perform an inventory of the park's trees. During the second phase, Caleb compiled information from the tree count (photos, samples, mapped tree locations) with additional educational materials suitable for use in a park booklet or guide.

Interpretive Trail Guide: Completed 2008
Eagle Scout - Nathan Fisher
The City’s Environmental Services Department is pleased to announce that the WATER Center, the City’s groundwater treatment facility for the Gilbert-Mosley Project, has been awarded a $10,000 Recreational Trails grant by the Federal Highway Administration and the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.

The WATER Center is partnering with Eagle Scout candidate, Nathan Fisher, to design and install an interpretive nature trail and corresponding trail guide. The grant funding will offset the materials and printing costs of the trail markers and nature guide. "Have you ever walked down a nature trail and wondered what that certain wooden box is on that pole, or why would such a large rock stick out in the stream like that? Some of the things on the WATER Center's trail arouse that kind of curiosity. The main purpose of this eagle project is to educate the public about local ecology of the area of the WATER Center.

Fisher hopes that, "My part of the WATER Center exhibit will be enjoyed by visitors to the park who can stroll along the sidewalk and take their time reading and observing the ecology of this area. Visitors of all ages will benefit from the illustrated trail guide. Currently, the public can attend programs inside the WATER Center. My trail guide will provide the needed information describing wildlife attracted by the WATER Center."

Rain Garden: Completed December 2008
Eagle Scout - Cyle Schoonover
Cyle Schoonover designed and built a rain garden on the west side of the WATER Center's building. The garden will capture the runoff from the building's roof during light rainfall, allowing the soil and native plants to absorb the rain water.

Wood Duck Boxes: Completed August 2010
Eagle Scout - Dane Laughlin
Dane removed the deteriorated wood duck boxes from along the WATER Center's creetside trail.  He researched the needs of wood duck, built new boxes, and mounted the new boxes at the appropriate heights and spacing along the nature walking path.

Childrens' Tables & Boot Storage: Completed September 2011
Eagle Scout - Nick McNiel
Nick McNiel carefully listened to the needs of the WATER Center staff regarding both the Center' young visitors and staffs' need for additional storage.  He chose designs that would fit within the space and architectural style of the facility. Nick created two childrens tables, each with six storage drawers for puzzles, puppets, and more.  Behind the scenes, Nick installed three boot storage racks for the rubber boots used by staff and volunteers.
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