Cape Coral resident Megan Wolfe is the first female to achieve Eagle Scout rank in Lee County. She also is one of the fist members of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts in the country. PROVIDED

Cape Coral resident Megan Wolfe is the first female to achieve Eagle Scout rank in Lee County.

Wolfe also is one of the fist members of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts in the country.

On Feb. 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America Girl Troops became official, giving then 16-year-old Wolfe an opportunity to join Troop 87 in Cape Coral.

Wolfe, who also is a member of the Girl Scouts, had 22 months to earn 21 required merit badges and complete a project if she wanted to earn her Eagle award by the time she reached 18.

Wolfe has been in Girl Scouts since she was 5 and has earned higher awards in the organization. She’s spent the past two years focusing on achieving Eagle rank.

“My dad is an Eagle Scout and we’ve been involved since a young age, so I was inspired by him to join,” Wolfe said. “I knew the goals and timeline that I had to meet before turning 18 and I did it ‘for the girls.’ Earning Eagle is a huge accomplishment and it’s very special to be among the first female rank.”

Wolfe’s mom, Erin, said she grew up in Scouts and would attend Scout events and meetings.

Megan Wolfe also said she thought the experience could help her in the future with jobs and getting into college.

Wolfe sat for her Board of Review on Jan. 27, 2021. 

The Mariner High School student regularly takes care of a baby goat named Pearl.  Naturally, her favorite badge to earn was Pet Care. 

Her Eagle project was the construction and repair of a walking bridge at Rotary Park in Cape Coral.

Wolfe said her favorite project was when she was in the woods clearing the way for a fence around an archway range.

“We were playing music and having fun,” she said. “It was really enjoyable hanging out with people you know.”

Wolfe is currently in the Vet Tech program at school.

After she graduates, she plans to go to college and become a veterinarian. 

“Earning the rank of Eagle Scout takes hard work and perseverance, and we are honored to recognize Megan for this significant accomplishment,” said James Laughlin, field director, Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. “The Scouting community applauds her efforts not only as the first female Eagle Scout in the Panther District, but also as a member of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts.”