Below is a list of possible projects scouts may choose from. However, scouts are welcome to make suggestions if they have something they want to do or see a need that would benefit Winthrop University.
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Project Name |
Description |
Estimated Cost |
Status |
| Theme Garden | Do you have a favorite artist, composer, author, or naturalist who mentions plants in their work? Design a garden in their honor. There are several locations on campus where these may be located. | $200+ | Available |
| Restore North Tillman Courtyard (#1) | Design and plan a small garden with decorative plants, a seating area, and/or sculpture. Use your creativity to make this a really special place. Steps limit access to the site. | $500+ | In progress |
| Restore South Tillman Courtyard (#2) | Refurbish a second small courtyard near Tillman Hall. A possible project could include building a raised bed for gardening. Access is limited by passage width and height into the courtyard. | $300+ | Available |
| Tree Guide | Design and write an interpretive tree guide for the Main Campus or the Recreation and Research Complex. This project may expand the existing interpretive tree hike that includes 30 trees. | $200+ | Available |
| Tree Campus Plan Goals | Select and complete goals included in the Winthrop University Campus Tree Plan. If project proposes to plant trees on the Main Campus or the Farm, there is a limit of 10 trees per Scout and trees must be planted between December and February. | $150+ per tree | Available |
| Covered Information Sign | Design a covered information sign near the Winthrop Woods and succession plot area. | $800+ | Available |
| Clean Up #1 | The eastern edge of Winthrop Woods (University Avenue side) is to improve the appearance as well as improve natural conditions for wildlife. The project includes removing and disposing of large debris and recycling when appropriate. | $200+ | Available |
| Clean Up #2 (reoccurring need) | Winthrop Lake and Wetland Area to remove trash/litter from the watershed, improve the appearance, prevent trash/litter from continuing downstream, and protect wildlife and aquatic life. (Use of canoes is allowed with permission from Campus Police). | $200+ | Available |
| Clean Up #3 | Research Area on the west side of the Winthrop Woods and South of Belk Track to improve the appearance and improve natural conditions for wildlife. | $200+ | Available |
| Tables | Build tables to be used for learning at Community Garden and Department of Human Nutrition. | $1,000+ | Available |
| Rain Garden | Restore and expand existing rain garden. | $400+ | Available |
| Outdoor Seating Spaces | Improve existing seating spaces at various locations. (Example: install landscape and brick pavers). | $500+ | Available |
| Bee Hotel | Research, build, and install native bee hotel in the Rock Hill Educational Community Garden. | $150+ | Available |
