The requirements to become an Eagle Scout are quite extensive. A Scout must complete 21 merit badges, hold a position of leadership with the Troop, and complete a service project that demonstrates his leadership skills. The Eagle Project is probably the hardest of these requirements. The project must benefit some community group other than Scout groups, and has an informal target of at least 100 man-hours of effort by the Eagle candidate and other volunteers. In Troop 160, many Eagle projects benefit Lexington conservation and recreation areas, or churches, but many other kinds of projects are also possible. In order to tell the community more about these projects, and for the benefit of future Eagle candidates, we have collected some recent Eagle Project information here. (For more information about the trail to Eagle, click here.)
Ben Griffiths: Turning Mill Conservation Area, 2006
Ben’s Eagle Project involved clearing a trail and pond area that had become overgrown with several kinds of invasive, non-native plants.
- Ben’s Eagle Project Proposal and Appendix
- Ben’s Eagle Project Write-Up and Pictures
Chris Bassett: Conservation Area Signs, 2005
Chris’ Eagle project involved creating an inventory of the signs marking the Lexington conservation areas, and repairing and replacing those in need of work.
- Chris’ Eagle project proposal (1.9 MB, PDF) time plan, and sample inventory
Erik Muskavitch: Hayden Woods Conservation Area, 2005
Erik’s project was to remove two old cars from the Hayden Woods Conservation Area. (Note to prospective Eagle candidates: This project did require some good planning. However, this project plan is a little more extensive than should normally be required. Ask Erik how that happened.)
- Erik’s Eagle project plan (3.4 MB, PDF)
- Erik’s Eagle project writeup
