Lemont Boy Scout Completes Eagle Scout Project

LEMONT, IL — Lemont Boy Scout Chris Walker recently completed his Eagle Scout Project by putting lattice structures in the planter boxes at River Valley and Oakwood schools. The schools have a gardening club which will benefit from the project.

According to a release, the Eagle Scout Project is the opportunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while also performing a project for the benefit of his community. It is considered the culmination of the scout's leadership training.

In addition to the lattice structures that Walker put up, he also put mulch around all of the garden planters. This increases the appeal of the garden, and also the ability to plant in the garden.

This project was one of many recently done by Eagle Scouts for the elementary schools, according to a release. These projects include the planter boxes, a shed, sitting areas, and other structures.

The family said Walker's grandfather, Len, waited for six years for Walker to earn the rank of Eagle, but unfortunately passed away in 2013. Walker has been a Boy Scout for many years, and becoming an Eagle Scout will mean a lot to him and his family.

Walker has three more Merit badges to earn before he can attain the rank of Eagle.

Photos provided by Laura Walker-Marin.