Scouts Repair Trail Footbridge

Congratulations and Thank You to Boy Scout Troop 20 member Chris Hunkins, who supervised the repair and reconstruction of the Calusa Heritage Trail footbridge for his Eagle Scout project.

Chris developed plans and budgets, met with Gary Vinson and Cindy Bear for plan approval, and supervised the work of nearly a dozen other scouts and fathers on May 4 and 5.

The bridge was constructed in 2004, endured Hurricane Charley and the Florida sun, and was in need of refurbishing. Chris and his team have ensured the bridge is safe and attractive and will serve RRC visitors for many more years to come.

boy stands on the finished footbridge and holds banner that says Eagle Scout leadership service in progress

The finished product. Thank you, Chris and Troop 20! hotos by C. O’Connor

Two people kneel on a footbridge, one holds a electric drill and boards are placed on the footbridge to repair it

Chris Hunkins works on footbridge while Cindy Bear looks on. Photos by C. O’Connor

This article was taken from the Friends of the Randell Research Center Newsletter Vol 11, No. 2. June 2012.