Coordinator Justin Smith has planned several activities for the participants, including installing the birdhouses and planting trees. Educational classes will also be offered, focusing on the plants and animals found in the area. Some subjects will fulfill requirements for Scout Merit Badges.

Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Wright is working with Mr. Smith to obtain the trees. Assistant Scoutmaster Ed Flagg provided the plans for the birdhouses and precut all the wood for construction. Holcim purchased all the necessary materials. Assistant Scoutmasters Betty Wright and Amanda Greer are assisting with the classes.

Any youth interested in the Scouting program should contact Scoutmaster Karen Smith at 870-703-1138. This promises to be a fun event. Holcim plans to make this an annual day of conservation at their facility.

Additionally, Holcim is supporting Scout Troop 5 by helping to send Scout youth to Summer Camp in June.