On Mar. 16, Tiger Cub Scouts in Den 4 of Pack 33 from the Cleveland area participated in the first group educational program offered at White Deer Park. Garner’s newest park, White Deer Park, began offering Group Educational Programs in February. The den leader, Jay Biggs, contacted the park’s manager, Stephanie Moody, to set up a special program for the scouts so they could earn a bead that would help them in achieving their Tiger Cub Badge. The scouts participated in a program called “Night Nature” which allowed them to look and listen for nocturnal creatures while comparing the difference in day and night animals. The scouts learned about the habitats and the eating and sleeping patterns of the animals. Scouts also had the opportunity to search the park for animal tracks to discover where each animal lives.

“My family really enjoys Garner’s parks and White Deer Park is a great new addition. We really appreciate the emphasis on keeping things natural that you have there,” commented a parent of one of the scouts. She was very excited for her son to have had this opportunity .

The park is available for all types of educational group programs that can be altered to meet the needs of a range of age groups or the specific needs of the instructor. White Deer Park is an excellent classroom for hands-on learning experiences involving animals, plant materials, energy conservation, weather, water collection and distribution, and the need for recycling and nature preservation.

For more information about educational programs offered to groups at White Deer Park, please contact Stephanie Moody, Lake Benson Park & White Deer Park Supervisor, at 661-6892 or smoody@garnernc.gov. For a complete offering of Garner Parks & Recreation Programs, visit our website at www.GarnerNC.gov.