On Nov. 1, more than 15 Lexington Girl Scouts, ages 7 to 13, helped plant trees and native plants for the town’s Lincoln Park Pocket Forest Project. With shovels in hand, the girls dug, planted and worked together to support this new green space, which aims to restore biodiversity, improve air quality and create a thriving natural area for the community.
The planting day is one of many community service projects completed by Lexington Girl Scouts this year. Service is central to Girl Scouting, and local troops at every grade level stay active in town life — from civic events to environmental initiatives like this one. “Our girls love getting involved and making a difference right here in Lexington,” said troop leader Leigh-Ann Durant. Cadette Ruby Trinh added, “I enjoyed working with others to help make our town more environmentally friendly!”
Through projects like the Pocket Forest, Lexington’s Girl Scouts are learning leadership, teamwork and environmental stewardship — while helping their community grow, one tree at a time. Families interested in learning more can visit www.gsema.org/join.