Please enjoy the gallery below showcasing the completed projects since 2014 (sorted by most recent first). Updated 12/28/2017.

2017 Projects
24 Projects completed with 4502 Volunteer Hours

Sharavanan built a second Swing Arbor on the hill above the Butterfly Garden. It’s very popular with bird watchers and others wanting to sit back and relax as it faces the water reservoir.

Stephen built a 12′ Teepee, complete with sandbox at the bottom, in the new Heritage Exploration Zone. In addition, he built a bench for use there and cleaned up the entire zone including outlining the perimeter with stones.

Rounak upgraded the Heritage Garden Fence by removing the netting from post-to-post and adding four slats and wired fencing to create an actual fence. In addition, he stained the slats to preserve it longer. This fence will keep the deer and smaller critters out allowing the vegetables grown to be used in education classes and feeding our animals.

Aidan built a ‘front yard’ enclosure on the front of the chicken coop. This allows easier access for staff to let the chickens out and to clean from the back, but more importantly gives the chickens plenty of protected space to roam during the day.

Joshua added ramps to both sides of three bridges along the Perimeter Trail near the Mill Site Foundation Stones. The side ramps will allow for easier access for visitors. In addition, Joshua cleaned the three bridges.

Rohan upgraded the Buttefly Garden Fence by removing the netting from post-to-post and adding four slats to create an actual fence. In addition, he had to add/repost a few posts as well as cut them all to the same height. This fence will keep the deer out and allow the garden to thrive attracting more butterflies.

Louis built the first of two paths in the Butterfly Gardens allowing visitors to walk through the gardens and observe the flowers. He also built two watering bucket posts that will catch rain water and can then be used to later water the gardens via gravity through the slow-drip hoses connected.

Grayson built one walking stick corral with 80 walking sticks. The corral is at the picnic shelter on the south side of the property. In addition, Grayson thinned out the Wildflower Trail to allow better growth, using the sticks he thinned out to make his walking sticks.

Ojas built the second of two sections of split rail fence along the Perimeter Trail West next to the bridge crossing the ravine. His section is closest to the Pole Barn.

Alex built an ‘Unnatural Corral’ on the Miller’s Trail, complete with an explanation board and answer sheet. We will use this in our education classes and camps, but visitors can also play this ‘find me’ game to find elements in the corral that should not belong in the natural environment.

Tristan built two sections of a hiking trail on each side of Sal’s Creek, this new trail is now called the ‘Creek Pass’. They connect the new south side/loop of the Perimeter Trail to the Spur Trail on the west side of the creek via the creek-access steps.

Briggs built a 12′ long bridge over a ravine on the Perimeter Trail, near the Mill Site Foundation Stones. Each side of the bridge also has ramps for easier access for visitors. The existing bridge was beginning to rot and had a huge step off of one side.

Maanas built 2 compost bins, with a sign to explain why you would compost, in the garden areas. The compost bins will be used in classes and camps at Autrey Mill to educate on composting.

Sergio built an outdoor turtle enclosure next to the backdoor ramp of the Visitor Center. The enclosure included a locking lid (for protection) and a pond. Our box turtles were moved from inside to this enclosure where they are much happier.

Matthew built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Clay built one of the two sections of split rail fence along the Perimeter Trail West next to the bridge crossing the ravine. His section is closest to the large bridge crossing the ravine.

Alex upgraded the Heritage Classroom with new paint on the walls and floor and also installed some refurbished cabinets in the classroom for more storage. He also built and posted a ‘Heritage Classroom’ sign outside the door.

Nolan built two tree cookie stands with two sets of tree cookie games (matching, stacking) in the new Nature Exploration Zone.

Ryan built the second of two stone paths from the parking lot to the Butterfly Garden. His section is closest to the garden.

Jordan built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Alex built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Aditya built a replica water well at the new Heritage Exploration Zone.

Jordan built a storage shed next to the Summerour House. The shed provides some much needed extra storage space.

Nick built several artifact display cases to be used primarily in the Green Store, but are mobile so they can be moved to other buildings or shows.

2016 Projects
29 Projects completed with 4909 Volunteer Hours

Nicole upgraded the Living Lab that is inside the Visitor Center, including painting the cabinets with local flowers, upgrading the counters (new paint and animal tracks for the top, new glass on the top, and curtains underneath), and making 2 education posters that correspond to the artwork on the cabinets and countertop.

Sean built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically in the cut-thru of the loop.

Sunil built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically in the cut-thru of the loop.

Ryan built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Holden built two sets of staircases in the creek embankments on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property, now known as the ‘Creek Pass’. This connects the new south-side of the Perimeter Trail with the existing Spur Trail on the opposite side of the creek and offers visitors a unique experience in crossing through the creek instead of on a bridge over the creek.

Kevin built a new “cubbie” rack in the Program Barn to be used for campers to store their items during camp. In addition, he tidied up the Nature Classroom with new paint on the window/room trim and door.

Andy built a Playfort at the new Nature Exploration Zone. It was built primarily out of shipping pallets, natural sticks, and rope to show how materials can be re-purposed instead of disposed of.

Aidan built a “chicken run” for our chickens. This allows us to put the chickens in the “chicken run” and move them around in order to give them other places to hunt for bugs. This protects the chickens so a volunteer doesn’t have to be next to the chickens at all times when outside of their main enclosure. In addition, Aidan built a 2nd Animal Feeder so guests can feed the chickens, ducks, and bunnies with healthy food.

Ian built a Swing Arbor on the hill above the Butterfly Garden. It’s very popular with bird watchers and others wanting to sit back and relax as it faces the water reservoir.

Reed built a Music Arbor at the new Nature Exploration Zone. Come see it and make some noise!

Derrick built our bunnies a new bunny hutch, complete with a “winter box” for them to keep warm.

Abigail completed a lending library for our members, including a new bench to sit on while browsing the books, a catalog to track books checked out, and cataloging of all the books.

Addison built 10 free-standing room dividers, complete with pullout cords and black curtains. These are greatly used in setting up our haunted house in the Program Barn during Spooky Mill and will be used at other times to help divide off rooms for teaching.

Brad built a Swing Arbor in the Butterfly Garden. Come sit and relax around the beautiful flowers and butterflies while looking over the water reservoir!

Thomas built out the “T” boardwalk at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail into a “square” to be used for an outdoor classroom. In addition, he also added steps onto the front of the boardwalk for easy access off the boardwalk and to the creek.

Damani built 2 outdoor chalkboards in the Butterfly Garden. These chalkboards will be used as an outdoor classroom.

Kyle built a Sod House at the new Heritage Exploration Zone.

John built two outdoor Recycle and Trash bins. The bins are located next to the Visitor Center and the Tenant House.

Matt built two Walking Stick Corrals with 20 walking sticks each. The corrals are at the head of the Warsaw Trail and the Wildflower Trail.

Connor built a Play Bridge at the new Nature Exploration Zone. The bridge twists and turns with a ramp on each side. The hand rails are made out of natural sticks and rope. Come walk across it!

Jordan built 2 Rain Barrels, with a roofed structure to capture rain into them, in the Heritage Garden.

Aman built the first of two stone paths from the parking lot to the Butterfly Garden. His section is closest to the parking lot.

Brandon built the arbor at the head entrance to the Warsaw Trail, beside the Warsaw Church. In addition, he built a split-rail fence around the commemorative tree next to the arbor to help protect it. The tree was planted a few years back in in memory of long-time board member Cheryl.

Eman developed 6 letterboxes, placing 3 each in a series on Autrey Mill property. She also put together backpacks with information on letterboxing so families could check them out from the Visitor Center and learn about letterboxing.

Vishal built what we love to call an “Adironduck” to provide shelter for two of our ducks. In addition, Vishal also built a brick-base for the existing Bunny Hutch at the time (that hutch was replaced by another project later in the year to fit into the new brick base).

Matthew built three benches for the front porch of the Warsaw Church. The benches were built using a design that greatly matches the decor of the historic Warsaw Church.

Matias built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically on the loop portion.

Kok built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

David built a Crossover Bridge and Easel. The 12 planks of the bridge display the 12 points of the Scout Law. The Scout Law can be displayed on the easel and then the bridge can be “built” during a crossover ceremony. To make the bridge multi-functional, the opposite side of the planks have no words so any other non-Boy Scout group could use it. Boy Scout and other groups renting facilities at Autrey Mill can request use of the bridge during their rental.

2015 Projects
21 Projects completed with 2430 Volunteer Hours

Ross built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically in the cut-thru of the loop.

Cassidy completely renovated the Nature Classroom, including new paint on the walls, trim, and bookshelf. She also installed a new wall Chalkboard. In addition, she put a new sign outside labeling the Program Barn and the Nature Classroom.

Bryson built four Carnival Games that are used at our annual Halloween “Spooky Mill” and other events. The four games include spin wheel, football toss, bean bag toss, and plinko.

Ben built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically on the loop portion.

Rama built the first of three new sections of a retaining wall between the main field in front of the visitor center and the gravel drive.

Henry built three low element challenges on the trails on the south side of the Autrey Mill Property. The low elements challenges include (1) spider-web [can you get your group through different web openings without touching the web?], (2) pole & tire [can you get the tire off the pole?], and (3) wood plank [can you successfully lay out 4 planks across the 5 posts and walk across, without touching the ground at any time?].

Dallas built five donation boxes. Four of them are posted throughout the Autrey Mill Property and one is inside the Visitor Center.

Garrett built a chicken coop that houses 3 chickens on property. We use the chickens for educational purposes and their eggs for cooking in classes!

Nick built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically on the loop portion.

Avery built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Sriram built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Steven did some much needed upgrades to our outdoor Amphitheater that is located behind the Tenant Farmhouse. The upgrades included steps across the entire front of the stage, steps on the left side of the stage, and a ramp on the right side of the stage.

Matthew built another stone-section of the patio behind the Summerour House.

Philip built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically on the loop portion.

Alex built a split rail fence along the Heritage & Butterfly Gardens area.

Zach built three picnic tables that are placed in the Heritage & Butterfly Gardens area.

Nick built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Kenz built a 20′ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Douglas built a ‘T’ Boardwalk section at the bottom of the Wildflower Trail, the starting point for numerous boardwalk sections connecting to it. This ‘T’ was later built out to a full square for a classroom. The new boardwalks were necessary due to the muddy conditions after a good rain.

Daniel built a new path from the front of the Warsaw church around the side and to the back steps. In addition, he cleaned and repainted the arbor behind the Warsaw Church.

Ben built one of the nine new 250′-300′ sections of hiking trails on the far south side/loop of the Autrey Mill Property. His section was specifically on the loop portion.

2014 Projects
13 Projects completed with 1799 Volunteer Hours

Jacob built the outdoor wall enclosure in the Star Pond area that allows Pebbles to freely roam outside.

Powell built two Walking Stick Corrals with 20 walking sticks each. The corrals are at the head of the River Trail and the Forest Trail.

Andy built one of the two new sections of hiking trails that comprise the new Warsaw Trail. The Trail starts by the Warsaw Church and meets the River Trail. Andy’s section was specifically from where it meets the River Trail up about 1/2 of the Warsaw Trail toward the church.

Daniel built three picnic tables with chess/checker game boards on top. The three tables are located in front of the Summerour House and Tenant Farmhouse.

Bran built multiple educational/information signs throughout the Heritage Village and the Trails.

Jake built two sand “dig tables”. One table is full of sand and used in our programming to dig for items or make shapes in the sand. The 2nd table is screened in order to sift the items out from the sand. The tables are located on the left side of the Program Barn.

Victor built one of the two new sections of hiking trails that comprise the new Warsaw Trail. The Trail starts by the Warsaw Church and meets the River Trail. Victor’s section was specifically from the start of trail by the Warsaw Church and down about 1/2 of the Warsaw Trail.

Hunter built the Visitor Center sign that is out front of the Visitor Center. In addition, he cleaned up and repainted the Welcome and Thank You for Visiting signs on the road leading up to Autrey Mill.

Mitchell built the brick walkway at the back of Summerour House, connecting the stone patio to the back door.

Luke built the stone stairs from the back of the Summerour House to the backyard. In addition, he built the arbor leading from the Summerour House backyard to the Miller Trail.

Boyd built the firepit that is next to the Pole Barn, replacing the stacked bricks on the ground. In addition to be 18″ deep with gravel at the bottom, there is also a drain and a locking mechanism for when the firepit is not in use. Boyd also built a holder for stacking up firewood.

Shelby built an Animal Feeder so guests can feed the chickens, ducks, and bunnies with healthy food. His feeder is located on the backside of the Visitor Center near the duck/bunny enclosure.

Stuart built a retaining wall that is behind the Pole Barn.