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• Need to improve signage • Don't underestimate the entry road as a part of the experience-'mall moms' may never get out of the car. Inside Exhibits: + What's the purpose/intent?Who's the audience?is it to introduce people to what they can do here? The childrens education building at the arboretum has an abstract underpinning theme: photosynthesis.They gain an understanding of whats going on outside and then go out and see it in action. 'a deeper look'. • Taxidermy: literature review shows that the public really likes diaramas, but they like a story and dramatic tension, not static displays. + Inside generally needs to be lighter, brighter,softer,cleaner. Wayfinding improvements: • strip signage down to the most basic information for clarity,and ensure a continued experience- visitors should make a visual connection with what and where to go next.The lobby at Wargo is overwhelming-not sure where to start. People need landmarks with variety and cohesion to draw them throughout the site(eg.4 choices right away). Keep it clean and connected. • Interpretation can be a way to attract/connect with visitors without asking them to come to an event or program-eg Dakota County's 10 interpretive nodes along the MRT. • ADA is important,especially when we look ahead to baby boomers-who will desparately try to stay busy despite physical limitations MARKETING: • Signature special events: really draw people in (non-commital,whole family,seasonal and annual-to get on people's mental calendars). Ideally events are part spectacle part participation. Music and food are critical components.(sensory-see, smell,taste, hear,touch) • MN naturalist Association has found that the exposure from events and word of mouth is what brings people to your site-not expensive advertising.Consider having t presence at related county events. • See MIA"Matisse Inspires" hands-on experiences. • Reconnect with local papers • Try to get a spot in the county mailer • Constant contact and twitter • Network with other groups for exposure(eg. Moms groups use Lebanon Hills for meetings) Wargo Nature Center Master Plan—July 15, 2014 Peer Reveiw Meeting Summary J 2 Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - March 2015