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PROGRAMMING: <br /> For adults,Warner NC offers Woodcocks and Wine program.Wild Edible/food related programming is <br /> popular with adults. For Three Rivers,the educational Farm is popular;there are wait lists to get into <br /> the farm. <br /> Three Rivers has new Log Rolling and Slacklining program <br /> WHAT IS GOOD ABOUT WARGO? <br /> Access to Rice Creek/ Rice Creek Watershed and to the Mississippi -22 miles <br /> Canoe, Kayak, and paddle board rentals are successful and distinctive. Warner NC's advanced canoeist <br /> program comes to Rice Creek to canoe in a natural and more advanced setting.Wargo's recreation and <br /> nature center combination is unique Wargo is great for birding-upland,wetland,and shorebirds. <br /> Interest in birding recently has increased.They currenty offer'feeder watch' and 'phrenology' programs <br /> for birding.Other wildlife is also great-turkeys,deer,otter, etc.Overall,the natural setting is great, and <br /> the tie with camping is unique. The entry sequence is very peaceful and welcoming, and well developed <br /> like a state trail,and the length is nice, relaxing,and paved. Can get 600-800 visitors here for events. <br /> Many panel members said they loved the wildlife mounts in the building.The smartboard is nice. <br /> WHAT WOULD MAKE WARGO BETTER? <br /> #1 Build on the Lakes&Water Niche. Put it all together by improving connectivity. Make it'triathalon- <br /> friendly' <br /> Conservation activities (hunting&fishing) <br /> Compost area is a question mark-what is it and why is it <br /> Advertise more to Washington County <br /> Need a big Welcome sign on 14 <br /> Add ADA accessible bird blind (mobility mats) <br /> An elevated platform for bird watching that can accommodate about 20 students <br /> Heritage Site lacks infrastructure <br /> • No shelter <br /> • Only port-a-potties <br /> • Has hand pump for water(should get an electric pump) <br /> 4 It is in the 100 year floodplain so permanent structures are not-allowed by the city of Lino Lakes <br /> • Lean-to is an eyesore <br /> Wayfinding improvements <br /> Enhance the entry experience <br /> A library collaboration with Anoka County <br /> Hide some of the clutter when you enter-make it more about nature <br /> Consider the aging population <br /> ADA accessibility overall-eg. nature trails, bird platform, boardwalk, boats, dock <br /> Boat launch for the voyager canoe <br /> Wargo Nature Center Master Plan—March 27,2014 Focus Group Meetings Summary 14 <br />