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Goal Strategies Action Required Timeline #7: Improve Financial Increase revenue Fill Adjust program mix based on trends, participation rates, and participant feedback On-going Sustainability • current programs and expand programs Coordinate hours for equipment rental at 2015 • Expand equipment and rental opportunities Wargo Nature Center with rental demand Expand rental offerings at the campground 2015-2020 Offer and market the tree house and other new program spaces for private rental As spaces are developed Expand Partnerships Actively work to enhance partnerships with: On-going • Anoka County Integrated Waste Management through incorporated recycling into the on-site and off-site programs and interpretive displays • The Cities of Lino Lakes, Blaine, and Centerville • Connexus Energy, YMCA, and municipal parks and recreation departments • Rice Creek Watershed District Seek more grant opportunities Dedicate staff time to grant writing. On-going Use Edith Wargo Powers Endowment as leverage for matching grant funds On-going Consider a State Bond Request Identify priority projects and begin State 2015-2016 Bond Request Process Create a Friends of Wargo group for funding and advocacy Work with Anoka County Parks and Community Services Committee to identify potential founding members 2016-2020 Hold focus group with existing volunteers to test idea Continue phased upgrades to reduce building energy use/costs As building system upgrades are needed, replace systems with energy efficient models On-going Maximize use of volunteers Develop new programs that combine education with volunteer training & events (service learning, teen naturalists, wildlife counts, invasive species control, construction of small wildlife viewing blinds, bird boxes, etc.) On-going Expand opportunities for trained volunteers Coordinate volunteer activities with Friends of Wargo group Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - March 2015 Chapter 5: Implementation 49