Adopt-A-Park in the Ethan Allen District

The Green Mountain Council and the Vermont State Parks have started a new program. Read more about it.

Parks Within The Ethan Allen District:

Bomoseen State Park
Branbury State Park
DAR State Park
Emerald Lake State Park
Half Moon Pond State Park
Lake Saint Catherine State Park
Lake Shaftsbury State Park
Woodford State Park

Possible Projects:

Spring cleanup and readying the park for opening
Painting
Trail work
Visitor programming
Fall clean-up and park close down
Roadside cleanup
Eagle Scout projects
Coordinated volunteer days with events such as Earth Day, National Trails Day, National Public Lands Day.

Service Recognition:

Troops will receive fee waivers valid for camping or day-use at any VT State Park.
Troops will receive certificates of appreciation.
Accomplishments of Troops will be highlighted on the VT State Parks website.

Commitment:

We would wish for your troop to adopt a park and volunteer each year. We can arrange for you to volunteer as many days as you are able. You could assist weekly, monthly, or once per season. We are flexible and willing to make this program fit your Troop!

For More Information:
Lesley Porter Regional Ranger Assistant
Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
271 North Main St. Suite 215
Rutland, VT 05701

802-417-7630
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www.vtstateparks.com External Link
www.scoutingvermont.org/Council/AdoptAPark