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F Build and utilize a "Tree House" classroom for outdoor programs, events, and rentals, <br /> G. Create an ADA accessible 'Wild Things' trail loop that showcases the four ecotypes and i <br /> birding. ,A,, . <br /> H. Create a trail segment thru the uplands area, south of the entry drive and compost site. <br /> I. Prepare a forest management plan to address Emerald Ash Borer, thinning of existing <br /> pine plantings, management of the maple basswood and floodplain forests. VA <br /> Goal S: Improve the drop-in visitor experience. imp <br /> Strategies: <br /> A. Expand access and/or hours of operation. <br /> B. Create temporary, flexible outdoor learning stations/ demonstration tables (staffed or <br /> stand-alone) on select weekends. <br /> C. Bring nature indoors by adding interactive exhibits in the lobby, enhancing views from <br /> the nature center, and expanding outdoor program spaces near the existing building. <br /> D. Make the nature play area more visible and functional. <br /> E. Create a longer waking experience on site by connecting the Nature Center to the Existingnaturoltails <br /> Heritage Lab Site, restored prairie, upland trail, and regional trail system. <br /> F. Improve infrastructure and support facilities with alight touch' in keeping with the <br /> natural setting <br /> Goal 6: Better serve current core program audiences and expand new program ^ ' <br /> audiences. *� <br /> Strategies: <br /> A. Expand outreach & programs for teens and adults. <br /> B. Enhance or formalize communication with local schools and homeschool organizations <br /> to align programming with curriculum needs. <br /> C. Consider off-site program expansion beyond schools to other groups/settings. <br /> D. Expand on-line video programs along the lines of'Birding with Bob' serles. <br /> E. Improve the visitor and program participant feedback system. Existing Nature Center building entry <br /> F Improve the Heritage Lab site with eight outdoor classroom structures and a weather <br /> shelter. <br /> G. Increase staff resources with increases in program participation. <br /> F <br /> H. Improve storage capacity. �+ <br /> Goal 7: Improve Financial Sustainability. <br /> Strategies: <br /> A. Increase revenue by increasing program participation and expanding equipment and <br /> rental opportunities, <br /> B. Expand Partnerships. <br /> C. Seek more grant opportunities. <br /> D. Consider a State Bond Request, <br /> E. Create a Friends of Wargo group for funding and advocacy, <br /> F. Continue phased upgrades to reduce building energy use/costs. <br /> G. Maximize use of volunteers. <br /> Pa <br /> Snowshoe Rentals <br /> Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 12 <br />