Brownies Help Green the Hommocks Conservation Area

by Karen Paul

May 15, 2008) On May 2, members of Murray Avenue Brownie Troop 2974 celebrated Arbor Day by planting 30 seedlings in the Hommocks Conservation area on Hommocks Road in the Town of Mamaroneck. Led by Elizabeth Paul from the Town conservation department and her son Hunter, the girls planted a mix of wetland rose bushes, toringo apple trees and highbush cranberry. These were added in an effort to restore the site after the removal of old trees and invasive species. The troop also spread grass and wildflower seeds and helped to clean up trash.

Troop leaders Elizabeth Derby and Debi Reich were also on site to guide the girls. “In the spirit of community service, Murray Brownie Troop 2974 girls all enjoyed getting dirty, planting rose bushes and also cleaning up garbage along the conservation trail,” reported Ms. Derby.

“It was an enlightening experience to see the girls interacting with nature in such a productive and positive way,” added Ms. Reich. “The troop voluntarily came out on a cold and nasty Friday afternoon and planted trees, looking ahead into their future.”

Elizabeth Paul summed up the experience: “The Brownies and other scouting troops have contributed greatly to the restoration of this beautiful conservation area, which was once overgrown with vines. The girls can come here now and then to see their plants grow and will hopefully have a sense of pride and stewardship for the property.”

Elizabeth Paul (center back), from Mamaroneck Town's conservation department, and her son Hunter helped leaders and Brownies from Troop 2974 plant 30 seedlings.

The Brownies enjoyed themselves so much that they have decided to continue this new tradition of celebrating Arbor Day.

Karen Paul volunteers with Brownie Troop 2974.

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