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Girl Scout Troop 808 proposes Summerfield Park utility box mural, offers youth voice for public art
Summary
Girl Scout Troop 808 of West Sacramento proposed repainting a bland utility box at Summerfield Park with a blue background and handprints from Arbor Day participants, offered to help with future public-art rollouts, and mentioned a related native-bee house idea from parks staff.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 808 presented a proposal to the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Committee to repaint a utility box at Summerfield Park and to involve Arbor Day participants and other Girl Scouts in the design and painting.
Addie, Amelia, Sofia, Savannah Friess and Natalie described the troops prior 2022 utility-box project near City Hall and said they are listed in the citys public-art inventory. “We would love to connect with this Arbor Day and invite all the participating Girl Scouts to add their handprints to the newly painted blue utility,” Natalie said.
The troop proposed a largely blue background with handprints in different colors or patterns to form a rainbow or butterfly motif. The group also asked for a donation of cold treats to celebrate Arbor Day participants. They described a separate idea for native-bee houses to support pollinators, crediting David Culberson, parks and recreation manager, as the source of that concept.
Commissioners responded positively and asked about themes and symbolism; one suggested tying bee imagery to the planned bee houses. Staff and commissioners encouraged the troop to remain involved in future public-art efforts, with several commissioners noting the troop can add a youth perspective to community art and beautification projects.
No formal action was taken; the troop presentation was received and commissioners offered feedback and encouragement.
