Members of Milton’s Girl Scout Troop 60336 pose with Gov. Phil Scott and state representatives at the Statehouse on March 20 after being honored for their Bronze Award project, which improved accessibility at the Milton Community Garden.
Courtesy of Rep. Brenda Steady
MONTPELIER — A group of Milton Girl Scouts was recognized at the Vermont Statehouse last week for a community project aimed at making gardening more accessible to residents of all abilities.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 60336 visited the Statehouse on March 20, where they were honored in the House Chamber and presented with a formal resolution celebrating their work at the Milton Community Garden.
The troop earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award — the highest honor available at their level — after designing and completing the project. Using proceeds from their cookie sales, the scouts built six raised garden beds and installed a rain barrel system to make watering easier for individuals with physical limitations, including those who use wheelchairs.
The resolution, sponsored by Milton representatives Tony Micklus, Leland Morgan, Michael Morgan, Chris Taylor and Brenda Steady, along with Sen. Mattos, recognized the scouts for their “leadership, teamwork and commitment to helping others.”
According to the resolution, the rain barrel system eliminates the need to carry heavy hoses long distances, while the raised beds provide an easier way for community members to participate in gardening.
Troop members recognized include Cora-Lyn Fletcher, Josephine Herman, Alice Longo, Harper Gaboriault, Jillian Thompson, Arya Frank and Faith Owen. Brownie Vivian Fletcher was also acknowledged for her contributions to the project.
Following the presentation in the House Chamber, the scouts and their families met with Gov. Phil Scott in the Ceremonial Office, where they received a copy of the resolution and posed for photos.
Local leaders said the project will have a lasting impact by expanding access to the community garden and creating a more inclusive space for Milton residents. For the scouts, the project turned cookie sales into something lasting — a way to ensure more people in Milton can dig in and grow.
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