Kyle Hardy, a 17 year-old Topsfield resident at Masconomet and 6 year Windrush Farm volunteer began work on his Eagle Scout project at the farm. Under the guidance of Tom Williams of Troop 51, Kyle is installing a ramp up to the gazebo next to the parking lot, so that individuals in wheelchairs are able to access the gazebo. Kyle told Windrush that, he believes “everyone should be given the same opportunities in life, even if it is something as small as being able to get into a gazebo”.
The ramp will be made of stone dust and will have handrails for support. Many of the materials for this project have been generously donated by American Aggregates and Home Depot.
Kyle is also creating a picnic table area for people to sit outside and developing new gardens. Members of his troop volunteered to help him work on this project. He has had to learn how to organize volunteers and effectively lead group work. Kyle appreciated his assistants by saying, “I am very lucky to have such a generous network of individuals”.
Kyle’s weekends devoted to Windrush is his way of saying thank you to the farm. “Windrush has given me so much life experience,” Kyle explained. “While volunteering at Windrush, I have witnessed so many magical moments, and I want to thank them for allowing me to be a part of it”.
Kyle’s work at Windrush is greatly appreciated and, once finished, will be a great addition to Windrush Farm.
May is National Mobility Awareness Month. 
