LINCOLN PARK: Eagle Scout leads restoration and art project

West Seattle’s Lincoln Park has more beauty than ever, thanks in part to a local student and her Eagle Scout project. The photos and report were sent by forest steward Lisa McGinty:

Last month we had the pleasure to work with a local WSHS student, Scout Troop 284 member Heidi Kestner (below, in red hat).

As her chosen Eagle Scout project, Heidi helped organize and lead 5 restoration and art events that included the painting of our new restoration toolbox located at the north parking lot entrance.

Heidi, along with other scout members, friends. and family, removed massive amounts of ivy and blackberry and helped create space for more native plants and trees.

It was a fun marathon of restoration, art and community.

Many thanks to Heidi, her family and all who came out to help!

Want to help at a future Lincoln Park restoration event? Watch this calendar (which features opportunities at other parks too).

7 Replies to "LINCOLN PARK: Eagle Scout leads restoration and art project"

  • Diane July 8, 2023 (11:25 am)

    Great job Heidi!

  • Rhonda July 8, 2023 (12:09 pm)

    A beautiful job well done. It looks fantastic when we pull into the north lot.

  • Old Eagle Scout July 8, 2023 (2:57 pm)

    Great Work!  Many thanks to all who participated and did the work.  Kudos to Heidi for the leadership, great choice for a project, and making West Seattle a little nicer.

  • Jaye July 8, 2023 (3:55 pm)

    Thank you, Heidi and friends! 

  • LO July 9, 2023 (5:34 pm)

    This is awesome! Great work, Heidi!

  • Green gurl July 9, 2023 (11:54 pm)

    We have walked by several times while people were working on this. We noticed the finished product today and wondered who was responsible for doing this service to our community. Thank you for answering our questions. It looks fantastic!! Great work!!Thank you!!

  • Ann July 12, 2023 (7:11 pm)

    SO grateful to Heidi and every one of you for the really hard work of removing those tough invasive plants. As you know, over time, they create dead zones beneath them. The natives you plant will restore full “life” zones – with food and shelter for myriad creatures (who are also grateful to you for providing somewhere decent to live and something healthy to eat). Your work benefits the park, the flora, the fauna and every one of us. Accolades all around!

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