Tree planting and litter picking
Our recent environmental action day was a real success and a great example of Scouts making a visible difference in their local community. With the weather on our side, spirits stayed high as our Scouts got stuck into both tree planting and litter picking, working hard throughout the day.
Passing traffic was considerate and encouraging, with several drivers slowing down, waving, and calling out their thanks. By the end of the session, the Scouts had planted around 25 new trees, creating a lasting benefit for the area, and collected an impressive 15 bin bags of litter. Sadly, it also highlighted just how much more still needs to be done. The oddest discovery of the day was part of a skeleton, thankfully not human, but most likely a leftover plastic decoration from Hallowe’en.
As well as benefiting the wider community, the project also contributed towards the Scouts’ World badge, an important part of their journey towards achieving their Chief Scout’s Gold Award. Activities like this help Scouts understand their impact on the world around them while putting Scout values into action.
A huge thank you goes to our volunteer leaders for giving up their time to make the day possible, with special thanks to Nick, who stepped in at short notice and helped ensure everything ran smoothly. We’d also like to say a big thank you to Mark for liaising with Caythorpe and Frieston Parish Council, and for collecting all the equipment and materials needed for the day. A brilliant team effort and something the Scouts can be very proud of.
