Webelos Scouts from Massapequa’s Pack 696 gathered last weekend to take a three mile hike and clean up the Massapequa Preserve.
The scouts were greeted by several Sunday morning bikers and joggers as they embarked on the path from Merrick Road up to Sunrise Highway. 
Along the way, they collected trash and identified several members of the Preserve’s wildlife inhabitants; including turtles, geese and even a stray cat. The favorite of the morning was a very large, gentle, Golden Retriever accompanied by his scout-friendly owner. The scouts enjoyed petting the gentle canine and interviewing his owner.
The boys also were intrigued to see signs of the lake being dredged. It was a morning that underlined the importance of caring for the preserve in many ways.
Thank you scouts, for your efforts to keep Massapequa clean!
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