by Grace Rabano & the Clermont Garden Club
If you stroll the grounds of the Clermont Garden Club at 849 West Ave in historic downtown Clermont, you will spy 2 new beautiful wooden benches in the gardens. The benches were made and gifted to the Clermont Garden Club by Brendon Fagan as part of his Eagle Scout project. Being an Eagle Scout is the highest rank in scouting, achieved by executing a significant service project in the community. Only 6% of Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
Brendon Fagan, of Scout Troop #268, contacted the Clermont Garden Club about a year ago inquiring about projects he can do for the club. It was decided that the club could use a couple of outdoor benches for visitors to sit, relax, and enjoy the gardens. Brendon planned the project, purchased all materials, constructed 2 wooden benches and installed them on pavers on the grounds of the garden club. He demonstrated leadership and coordinate help from 4-5 other scouts. A total of 46 hours was needed for Brendon to complete this Eagle project.
The Clermont Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and is grateful for Brendon Fagan’s generous gift to the club.
Come visit the Clermont Garden Club during an upcoming free special club event:- ART STROLL on Sat., April 11, 2026 at 10 am to 3 pm: In collaboration with the South Lake Art League, garden art will be showcased throughout the clubhouse grounds. There will be raffles, free kids’ crafts table and scavenger hunt! See attached photos of the beautiful garden art featured at the Art Stroll last Fall.
