(Fanwood, NJ) — Paul Allen, a junior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, completed his Eagle Scout Project at the Fanwood Nature Center on Saturday, May 31st. In coordination between the Fanwood Environmental Commission and Boy Scout Troop 33, he decided to reconstruct a section of the boardwalk path along Luisi’s Trail.
“The trail was falling into a state of disrepair,” Paul said. “The path wobbled back and forth, it was flooding frequently, and it was clearly not in a condition to be walked across.”
Paul, along with several members of his Scout Troop, family and friends, spent a few days taking out 60 feet of the old path, pouring concrete footings, removing invasive Multiflora Rose Bushes, planting Joe Pye plants, and building a new section of path. They even had time to install some birdhouses.
“I don’t think I could have done it without the support of my family, friends, and my Troop. They were always there to help see this project through to the end, and I’m incredibly thankful for that,” Paul said.
“I am also very thankful to have received donations from businesses in our area, and this project wouldn’t have come together as smoothly as it had without their support,” he said.
Paul gathered the materials he needed at Home Depot, Huston Lumber and Empire Supplies in order to make this project possible.
