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sommary of the Ii I <br /> Existing Programs GDWuct6d sOM d 2014 Wb 61 lm"ksts <br /> Wargo Nature Center is home base for Anoka County Parks <br /> and Recreation program staff. Programs are offered both MY ' - ` ` - v 1 si t Wa rgo <br /> at Wargo Nature Center and other locations throughout Trails <br /> Anoka County's parks system. Current program offerings <br /> . watChirg <br /> focus on outdoor recreation, environmental education, <br /> outreach, cultural heritage, and special events (see Figure <br /> 3.4 on page 16). The outreach program, where Anoka ' ' ` <br /> County staff conduct environmental education in area <br /> schools, is one of the most successful programs. In total, <br /> there are approximately 40,000 annual program and * Urtawareof Wargo orprograms <br /> event participants.This is an impressive number,given thecbOtnierit <br /> County's relatively small programming staff. <br /> Wh at . w •i e I Ike-most • i ut <br /> Many of programs and events are the result of partnerships <br /> with area organizations,including: Warg r <br /> • Local schools Natural character <br /> • Connexus Energy Birdiftg <br /> • School Forest Partnership Program Programs. <br /> • YMCA Camp Heritage <br /> • Anoka County Libraries <br /> Q 8 • . dock:at bike <br /> • Local park and recreation departments Ex pond _ <br /> • Volunteers <br /> Programs are developed by staff based on current ° <br /> recreation trends,equipment availability,and the interestsio - • ' <br /> of staff and visitors.Staff capacity,budget,and equipment ' ' and <br /> needs are all considered during the program development a ■out • + <br /> process.Participant feedback is collected via survey monkey , <br /> and informal oral feedback. Paper surveys distributed <br /> to summer camp parents is one of the more successful <br /> mechanisms currently used. Programs are monitored and o People I is.t emaj I as thelf prefe.r.red <br /> adapted based on numbers of participants and participant carnmunication.methad , <br /> learn <br /> feedback. <br /> "out Wargo <br /> While programs are offered for all age groups,the County's <br /> most successful programs are focused on preschool and <br /> school age children. <br /> Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - March 2015 <br />