Chase Miller of Federalsburg recently was honored by Adkins Arboretum. Miller designed and constructed the Arboretum’s Paw Paw Playground natural playspace as an Eagle Scout project.
Adkins Arboretum recently honored Boy Scout Chase Miller in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Arboretum’s nature playspace, Paw Paw Playground.
In contrast to traditional playgrounds, nature playspaces are made almost entirely of natural materials and are designed to encourage creative outdoor play. Fourteen-year-old Miller, of Federalsburg, designed and constructed Paw Paw Playground as an Eagle Scout project. His design includes two wigwams, a turtle-shaped tree stump ring and a snake balance beam. Miller has a keen interest in Native American lore; the turtle and snake are both symbols of local Native
American tribes.
As a museum in the Let’s Move! network, an initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, the Arboretum is committed to promoting healthy physical activity for children and families. Paw Paw Playground is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use of the playground is free with Arboretum admission.
Donations from Tri Gas & Oil, American Legion Post 29, Nice Farms Creamery, Easton Elks Lodge and VFW Post 5118 supported the project in part.
Adkins Arboretum
12610 Eveland Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
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