ON OCTOBER 10TH, Troop 100 G Star Scouts Abbey and Isabel began a conservation project required for their rank advancements. The two of them decided, based on resources Troop 100 already possessed from a bygone Eagle Project, to create bird houses from large, hollow gourds.
They allocated about 3 hours to complete the work they needed done, and began the process of polishing up the gourds for the birds.
First, the gourds needed the be sanded. They were covered in dirt, bumps, and grime that was absolutely unsuited for the next step of the process.
After hours of sanding each gourd to perfection, followed by a cursory rinse, the gourds were ready for the next step–painting.
Of course, while brown isn’t the most glamorous color, bird houses should typically be painted to match the natural surroundings. That way, they’ll have more success in becoming potential sites for bird nests. The brown was chosen to make the gourds appear more tree-like.
After all the gourds had been painted with their first coat, they were hung up to dry for a second coat.
Once all of the gourds are dry and looking pristine, they’ll be carefully placed in the outdoors so that homes might be provided to the little animals who need them.
Through careful work with the gourds, Isabel and Abbey were able to tick off another requirment for rank advancement as well as complete a service project for the betterment of their community, or, in other words, for the birds.
Troop 100, Northport, AL 