Thank you to all supporters! Gavin has reached his goal in just two days. 🎉

Dear Neighbors,

If you've taken a stroll through the Brooks Estate lately, you know how incredibly lucky we are to have such a rich piece of history right in our backyard. Without on-site signs or information, it's easy to walk through the grounds without realizing the significance of what's around you. The Brooks Estate is a remarkable piece of local history, but much of its heritage remains hidden in plain sight. This is where Gavin Wheeler, from Boy Scout Troop 416, comes in.

Troop 416 is Medford's Boy Scout troop, running for over 125 years consecutively. Gavin is working toward achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. For those unfamiliar with this rank, it is the highest and most prestigious achievement attainable in the Boy Scouts of America, with less than 5% of Boy Scouts nationwide achieving this impressive milestone. Reaching the Eagle rank represents years of rigorous discipline, leadership, integrity, character, and community involvement. A defining requirement for earning this honor is the Eagle Scout Service Project, which challenges a Scout to fully plan, fundraise for, and lead a major volunteer effort that creates a lasting, positive impact on their local community.

For Gavin's Eagle Scout Service Project, he has chosen to partner with the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust to construct a permanent Information Kiosk on the Brooks Estate grounds. This kiosk will house maps, historical information, and event updates, making the area more accessible and educational for everyone who visits. Once it's built, you can find it immediately behind the carriage house on the northeast corner of the property.

How you can help: To bring this project to life, Gavin needs to rais $1,200 to cover the cost of:

Weather-resistant lumber
Concrete for the frame footings
Roofing materials
Stain
Related hardware and supplies
Plexiglass to protect against inclement weather

Gavin has put tremendous thought into the kiosk design in consultation with M-BELT. Every single dollar goes directly toward the construction of the kiosk. Gavin's fellow scouts and adult Troop leadership will be working with Gavin and his family to erect the kiosk for the benefit of the Brooks Estate.

Thank you for your support of this project!

Information Kiosk - Eagle Scout Fundraiser

Supporting Gavin Wheeler of Boy Scout Troop 416