Scouts and the Bush Lake Chapter:

The Bush Lake Chapter and many of the area Scout Troups have a long history of working together for the improvement of wildlife habitat and outdoor experiences.

The Bush Lake Chapter has also been the recipient of many Eagle Scout Projects.  Some past Eagle Scout Projects include:

• Construction of Canoe storage racks
• Construction and Installation of Wood Duck Nesting Boxes
• Removal of European Buckthorn (a very invasive large shrub/small tree)
• Removal of Exotic Honeysuckles (a very invasive large shrub)
• Construction of play equipment
• Creation of walking trails (mulched paths)

For those interested in an Eagle Scout Project for the Bush Lake Chapter, some potential projects could include:

• Shoreland Habitat Restoration (water quality / wildlife habitat improvement)
• Stormdrain Labelling & Neighborhood Stormwater Runoff Education (water quality improvement / education)
• Creating Rain Gardens (water qualtiy / wildlife habitat improvment)
• Building Benches / Viewing Blinds (for wildlife viewing)
• Nesting Structure Construction (for waterfowl and other birds)
• Walking / Hiking Trail Development
• Buidling Educational (Interpretive) Signs
• Invasive plant species control
• Building Picnic Benches  

 For more information, email Gregg (caretaker) at bushlake@bushlakeikes.org