Scouts
Overview
The Biodiversity Education Center (BEC) is a great place to put scout skills to use! Over many years, local scouts have provided services and features that contribute to the aesthetic and functionality of our nature park and trails. To continue to facilitate the growth of local scouts and organizations, the BEC provides meeting space, badge programs, and service opportunities.
Facilitated Badge Activities
Choose from the list of activities to fulfill your badge requirements. All activities are about 60 minutes in duration and can accommodate up to 20 scouts. Activities are facilitated by BEC staff or trained volunteers, and a minimum number of troop chaperones is required. If your troop would like to request a facilitated program, please complete the Scout Facilitated Program Request Form at least 30 days prior to the requested program date. BEC staff will email a confirmation and further instructions when the request is received. Program times and activities may be limited by staff/trained volunteer availability. Please note outdoor activities are only available during daylight hours.
Activity Options & Cost
Facilitated group activities are available to local Scout troops at a discounted rate of $60 per 60-minute activity (cost of badge not included in activity fee). View descriptions of badge activities.
Daisy (K - 1st grade): trail adventure, eco learner, outdoor art maker
Brownie (2nd – 3rd grade): trail adventure, eco friend, hiker, outdoor art creator, senses, bugs
Junior (4th - 5th grade): outdoor art explorer, animal habitats, trail adventure, geocacher
Cadette (6th - 8th grade): eco trekker, outdoor art apprentice, outdoor adventure, trees, trail adventure
Senior (9th - 10th grade): outdoor art expert, eco explorer
Ambassador (11th - 12th grade): outdoor art master, water
Badge in a Box
Each badge kit contains all of the information and materials needed to complete self-guided badge requirement activities in Coppell Nature Park. To purchase a Badge kit, please complete the Badge in a Box Request form at least 2 weeks prior to your desired pick-up date.
Available Options & Cost
Badge in a Box activities are available for purchase at $15 per box (cost of badge included). Must order a minimum of 4. Each box contains information and materials for one scout/badge. To allow for processing and shipment of badges, boxes may be picked up during visitor hours two weeks after purchase date. View descriptions of badge activities.
Daisy (K-1st grade): trail adventure, eco learner, outdoor art maker
Brownie (2nd–3rdgrade): hiker, outdoor adventure, eco friend, bugs, outdoor art creator, senses
Junior (4th-5th grade): outdoor art explorer, animal habitats, flowers, geocache
Cadette (6th-8th grade): eco trekker, outdoor art apprentice, trees
Senior (9th-10th grade): eco explorer (Monarch butterflies), eco explorer (Blackland Prairie), outdoor art expert
Ambassador (11th-12th grade): outdoor art master
Scout Projects
Interested in giving back to Coppell Nature Park (CNP)? Scouts may choose to earn individual or troop service hours or complete scout service projects!
Service Hours
Help keep the trails of CNP safe and beautiful! CNP trails are maintained by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park, a 501(c)3 organization. Monthly community service workdays and group service project opportunities are available. Find out how to get involved with the next volunteer opportunity.
Scout Service Projects
The BEC and CNP have benefited over the years from scout contributions along the nature trails to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of our park. One of the primary purposes of scout service projects is to learn and enhance leadership skills. The Scout must be the leader and primary point of contact throughout the project. All proposed project concepts must be pre-approved by Coppell Parks and Recreation prior to planning and proceeding with the work.
Please note that the Parks and Recreation Department has limited resources and may not be able to accommodate all project proposals. If you are interested in learning more about how to contribute to our park, visit the Community Service Projects page to complete the application proposal.