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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Outreach School Forest partnership with Oneka and Linwood Elementary Schools Outreach in partnership with Connexus Energy • 16,300 students served in 2014 Anoka County Library Partnership • Over 800 students on two campuses (Oneka Elementary and Hugo Elementary) and over 400 at Linwood Elementary • A Wargo naturalist visits each classroom in the school once per season (fall, winter, and spring) • Music and local authors at public events Rentals Birthday Parties, weddings, community gatherings • Space rental Special Events Special Events • Snow Day, Ski by the Light of the Moon, Kids Fishing Clinic, Bunker Prairie Stampede 5K, Earth Day Celebration, Fall Fest Needs One of the biggest challenges for programming is the need to keep it dynamic; programs must periodically change to reflect evolving trends and participant interests.To maintain successful programs, fill offered programs to capacity, and grow participation there is a need to: • Expand and enhance the existing program evaluation system, including improving participant and volunteer questionnaires, and annual stakeholder focus groups, tracking programs with waiting lists and new program topic requests. • Increase teen and adult program participation. • Expand volunteer and service learning programs. • Develop distinct programs based on unique park assets and facilities. • Improve self -guided interpretation opportunities. • Continue to monitor and adapt programs based on recreation and education trends, education standards, and participant interests. Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - March 2015 Wargo special events such as the Bunker Prairie Stampede 5K are well attended Wargo offers programs for homeschool students, and should target that group of users for special marketing efforts