Pictured are several children and adults who were involved with Warsaw Cub Scout Pack 3731’s tree-planting volunteer work on Nov. 2. In back, from left, are: Charlie Penninger, Chad Brost, Bill King, Connie Penninger and Russ T. Hammer. In front, from left, are: Aaron Brost, Grey Hammer, Josie King, Sam Mason, Derek Penninger and Mylo Hammer. Photo provided by Connie Penninger.

News Release

WARSAW — Cub Scout Pack 3731 helped plant trees in Bixler Park in Warsaw on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The Cub Scout Pack recruited 18 of the 30 volunteers who attended the Warsaw Community Tree Planting Day at Center Lake. There were six Cub Scouts in attendance, and the rest of the volunteers representing the Cub Scout Pack were parents, siblings and friends. Some parents came to help the pack even though their Scout was unable to attend that day.

“Since the Cub Scouts are involved in many outdoor activities, we wanted to participate in this community service opportunity,” said Connie Penninger, Cub master. “We felt that planting these trees was a great way to have the parents, Scouts, siblings and friends collaborate together. The Cub Scouts enjoyed planting the trees, and they will reminisce about which tree(s) they planted whenever we have meetings at Bixler Park.”

The city of Warsaw appreciated the help from the Cub Scout Pack.

“We have been hard at work planning the community planting since May, and the Cub Scouts were among our first and most excited volunteers,” said Iris Sorrell, an Indiana University intern who oversaw the project. “We are so grateful for such a large and energetic group, and their enthusiasm helped us get over 20 trees in the ground for our friends, neighbors and park visitors to enjoy.”

“The Cub Scouts and all our volunteers were a huge help today as we planted trees around the parks at Center Lake,” said Jackson Longenbaugh, assistant city planner. “Thank you for all of your help. It’s great to know that the entire community can enjoy these trees for years to come, and everyone can see the impact they had.”

Anyone interested in joining Cub Scout Pack 3731 is welcome to reach out to Penninger at [email protected]. The pack meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw.