US Coast Guard Cadets Volunteer For BNT
The Bermuda National Trust hosted 16 cadets from the US Coast Guard training ship Eagle at their headquarters Waterville in Paget yesterday [July 13].
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust was delighted to host 16 cadets from the US Coast Guard training ship Eagle at their headquarters Waterville in Paget on 13 July. The cadets spent the morning landscaping the grounds of the historic building, which include a garden and park that are open to the public.
“They were joined by new US Consul General Karen Grissette, who met with the Trust’s Executive Director Karen Border and Director of Development Dörte Horsfield to hear about the work of the Trust and enjoy a tour of Waterville. She was invited to plant a Bermuda Palmetto, the symbol of the Trust, with the help of a cadet.”
Consul General Grissette said, “Planting a Bermuda Palmetto here at Waterville is a lovely symbol of the continued strengthening of the relationship between the United States and Bermuda. I am particularly proud of the USCG Eagle cadets who assisted the Bermuda National Trust today in its effort to protect and promote Bermuda’s unique and beautiful natural and cultural heritage.”
The spokesperson said, “Mrs Border thanked the cadets for their volunteer work in the garden, which was overseen by Head of Natural Heritage Myles Darrell.”
Mr Darrell said, “The cadets were a delight – very hard working and a lot of fun. They were happy to get stuck in and get dirty and sweaty and they achieved a great deal in a short space of time.”
The spokesperson said, “Addressing the cadets, Ms Grissette said they were fine representatives of the United States and made her proud.”
Great job all of you. Thank you all and Consul Grisette.