At 3 pm, on September
17, 2011 at the Beaumont Scout Reservation World Bird Sanctuary helped
Christopher Michael Akers celebrate his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The setting
for the Eagle Scout Ceremony was a wonderful early fall day outside.
Eagle Scout Chris Akers with WBS Naturalist Michael Zieloski and Clyde the Bald Eagle
Christopher did his
Eagle Scout project with us at the World Bird Sanctuary. He coordinated the
building of two eagle-sized rehab cages for the hospital. Thanks to Christopher and his crew for
improving World Bird Sanctuary with his project.
In order to do an Eagle
Scout project for the World Bird Sanctuary a scout must contact our Eagle Scout
project coordinator, Walter Crawford, who will help him choose an appropriate
project. The Scout is then in
charge of coordinating the project, which can range from securing donated
materials to recruiting family, friends and other scouts to help with the
labor.
In appreciation of a
Scout’s time and effort in doing their Eagle Scout project for the World Bird
Sanctuary, we bring an eagle to his Eagle Scout ceremony. For Christopher’s ceremony I brought
Clyde, the Bald Eagle. Clyde has
his magnificent adult plumage, which Bald Eagles do not fully attain until 5
years of age. Clyde the Bald Eagle is with the World Bird Sanctuary because he
is missing a toe and has wing damage. Clyde looked great at the outdoor
event.
Christopher and his
parents were gracious enough to let me set up a display of World Bird Sanctuary
items from our Gift Shop for the event.
The display consisted of one of our Executive Director's books, plus
eagle-themed items.
We hope that more Scouts
will follow Christopher’s example and do their Eagle Scout Project with World
Bird Sanctuary. If you are
interested in doing your Eagle Scout project for the World Bird Sanctuary, call
636-225-4390 for more information.
Submitted by Michael
Zieloski, World Bird Sanctuary Naturalist
Interesting post.
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