Jamerson Elementary School Butterfly Garden Eagle Project

Hi! My name is Max Felix and I am a Life Scout in Troop 219. I have been a scout for 10 years. While I have volunteered for many conservation projects, I am passionate about aerospace engineering.

I am currently working on my Eagle Project to benefit my former elementary school, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary. I will be removing rotten wooden planters from the old butterfly garden and replacing them with new vinyl planters. I will add some soil to this area for the second graders to be able to garden. I will be relocating the butterfly garden to a cement planter, planting native plants, and releasing butterflies in the area. I will paint the cement planter and install a rain barrel as well. This project will help beautify the space as well as teach the students about the butterfly life cycle and the plants that are needed to support it.

I am raising funds to purchase Florida native plants and butterflies, soil, vinyl planters, supplies for a rain barrel, paint, and painting supplies. I will also purchase other items needed for the project such as gloves, trash bags, water, etc. . Please consider donating so that I can complete my project and beautify the school’s campus for the students, staff, and community.