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2008 Leonard's Mill Service Project
Leonard's Mill represents the successful efforts of a community in the
1790's that could work together, and it also reflects the successful
efforts of today's community to learn more about our heritage. The living
museum now plays a useful role in helping the School of Forest Resources
build a sense of community for its undergraduate students. On September
26, 2008 the current students joined the efforts of the new students as they
cleared away brush and debris from the grounds of Leonard's Mill and
surrounding trails. Forty-two students and five faculty worked the
afternoon to help prepare the grounds for a busy autumn. The hard work
also helped everyone become acquainted with new faces, and the day was the
first of many more common experiences for the new and current students.
The prediction of heavy rains was fortunately a bit premature, and the
work could be completed without the need for rain suits or wet jackets.
The group returned to Nutting Hall for a demonstration by the Woodsmen's
Team followed by some Pat's pizza provided by the Maine Division - Society
of American Foresters. The success of the day will likely lead to an
annual event for the School as part of celebrating the start of a new
academic year and the welcoming of new students.
