About Us
The Friends of Coppell Nature Park (FCNP) promotes the preservation of our natural environment through conservation and education. The Park's development has been fostered by citizen and youth participation. Community service and education work hand-in-hand with youth and adults to further our quality of life. The park represents a learning experience for students and a peaceful retreat for all citizens of this Northwest Dallas County area.
Mission Statement
Friends of Coppell Nature Park’s (FCNP) mission is to nurture an appreciation of our natural environment, encourage, outdoor experiences, and foster nature education. FCNP pursues this mission by partnering with the local community, City and School District to maintain the natural environment of The Park, and provide engaging programs at the Biodiversity Education Center (BEC). Underpinning these efforts are high conservation standards and an objective of raising a strong sense of community and environmental service for future generations.
Strategic Vision
FCNP will work to elevate the value of the Nature Park and the BEC by raising awareness, enhancing usability, and expanding programs.
FCNP will continue its efforts to fulfill this vision through:
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Ongoing preservation of the natural environs of the Nature Park and maintenance/enhancement of the trail system and nature classrooms.
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Enhancement and expansion of hands-on learning opportunities at the BEC and in the Nature Park.
In addition, FCNP will work with the City of Coppell to enhance the visibility and functionality of the Nature Park and the BEC. The following high-impact enhancements will require funding support from the City and can reasonably be completed within this Strategic Plan time horizon.
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Placement of monument signage at the Wagon Wheel Park entrance highlighting the presence of the Nature Park and the BEC, along with signage in the parking lot guiding people to the area where the Nature Park and the BEC are accessed.
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Kiosk signage near the Nature Park/BEC access areas profiling the Nature Park environs and trail system, and the BEC facility.
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Development of a ‘Nature Explore’ type outdoor environment adjacent to the BEC to engage families and children with the natural world.
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Enhance the usefulness of the Observation Deck for large classroom nature instruction by adding parachute-type shading.
Strategic Plan
The Friends of Coppell Nature Park Strategic Plan for 2017-2022 with 12-18 month action plans can be viewed here.
Organization
Officers & Exec Committee
Executive Director: Lou Duggan
President: David Goodner
President-Elect: Judy Parsons Duggan
Past President: Kathy Martin
Treasurer: Jane Kleid
Secretary: Cindy Wolfe
Historian: Vonita White
Director: Pam Graham
Director Jana Tidwell
Director: Bruce Wilcox
Building & Landscaping (B&L)
Park Maintenance & Improvement (M&I)
Directors
Cathy Douglas
Trey Douglas
Mike Martin
Roger Sanderson
Pam Varnell
Committees
Publicity & Communications (P&C)
Programs & Education (P&E)
Advisory Council
Monica Alexander
Holly Anderson
Sukanya Basu
Linda Cook
Pete Cotting
Matthew Dempsey
Laronna Doggett
Cindy Ferguson
Ed Ferguson
Paul Kelemen
Scott Latta
Lloyd Mauch
Midge Parish
Peter Parish
Fundraising & Grants (F&G)
Community Service & Volunteerism(S&V)