Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups

Cub Scouts in Gardiner Pack 672 on April 13 cleaned along the rail trail near the Kennebec River. From left are Xander Russell of Randolph, Declan Manion of Dresden, Blake Fitzherbert of Gardiner, Avrilynn St. Amand, Mason St. Amand and Cody St. Amand, all of Pittston; and Arthur Levitre and Sawyer Guilmette, both of Gardiner. Submitted photo

Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors.

Skowhegan Cubs took part in an Earth Day Clean Up near the Skowhegan Federated Church and the Kennebec River. From left are Bear Cub Jaxson Lewis of Norridgewock, Bear Cub Ian Dickey of Anson, Tiger Cub Dylan Dickey of Anson, Tiger Cub Philo Augustus of Smithfield, and Tiger Cub Casey Barden of Norridgewock. Submitted photo

Members of Vassalboro Pack 410 cleaned up the storytime trail at the Vassalboro Community School. Crouched down from left are Kasen Maroon (Tiger), Lux Reynolds (Wolf), Finn Arsenault (Wolf) and Declan McLaughlin (Wolf). Second row from left are John Gray (Wolf), Boone McLaughlin (Lion), Beckett Metcalf (Wolf), Alex Madison (Lion), Samuel Madison (Wolf), Walter (Pack 410 Recruit) and Henry Gray (Webelos I). Third row from left are Tiger Den Leader Shane Maroon, Cubmaster Chris Reynolds, Lila Reynolds, a non-Scout sibling, is in the red hood, and Assistant Cubmaster Ben Metcalf. All are from Vassalboro. Submitted photo

On April 21, Skowhegan Pack 485 Scouts and leaders picked up litter, raked and removed debris around the Federated Church near the Kennebec River, filling three contractor bags with trash and a pencil box filled with needles that was given to the Skowhegan Police Department. Scouts and leaders from Troop 485 also assisted in the clean up effort.

Cub Scouts in Gardiner Pack 672 on April 13 cleaned along the rail trail near the Kennebec River, collecting 10 bags of trash as well as miscellaneous car parts.

Members of Troop 410 took part in a clean up of the storytime trail at the Vassalboro Community School. From left are Hunter Brown, Elliott Rafuse, Eagle Scout Nathan Polley, Christopher Santiago, William Vincent and adults Chris Vincent (committee member) and Christopher Santiago (Scoutmaster).

In Vassalboro, members of Pack and Troop 410 took part in a cleanup of the storytime trail at the Vassalboro Community School.

Cub Scout Pack 445 spent April 21 cleaning up litter in Winslow. Front from left are Wolf Cub Ryder Johnston, Wolf Cub Easton Vigue, Wolf Cub CJ Mihalovits and Wolf Cub Simon Giroux. Back from left are Arrow of Light Ashish Dabas, Bear Cub Freddie Pullen, Lion Cub Lorelei Pullen, Webelos Colton Vigue and Arrow of Light Alex Parsons. Not pictured are Wolf Abel Byroade, Lion Stevie Hodgdon and Bear Peter Small. Submitted photo

Sabrina Garfield, Cubmaster in Winslow, said Cub Scout Pack 445 spent April 21 cleaning up litter in places like Norton Park, Halifax Park, Winslow Elementary, High School, Junior High, Town Office and Halifax hill cemetery.