CAMAS — Harris Royer of Camas Scout Troop 562 chose to do his Eagle Scout project in Parker’s Landing Historical Park. His goal was to protect the park’s Heritage Apple Tree Grove by enlarging the bark rings that surrounds the trees, giving them greater access to water. Harris also chose to refinish the garden shed that houses hoses, nozzles, gardening tools and supplies used by volunteers who maintain the park.
Not only did Harris water the park on the days he was working on his projects, when his projects were done, he wanted to give the inside of the garden shed a makeover. Tools and heavy water hoses were stored awkwardly, limiting the number of volunteers who could lift them.
Mentored by PAC (Parkersville National Historic Site Advisory Committee to the Port) member Jeff Carlson, who is a retired ironworker with a home metal shop, Harris fabricated and installed new brackets and shelves, which required welding, drilling and careful measuring. The Eagle Scout projects are now completed.
