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2. Enhance or formalize communication with local schools and homeschool <br /> organizations to align programming with curriculum needs <br /> 3. Consider off-site program expansion beyond schools to other groups/settings <br /> 4. Expand on-line video programs along the lines of'Birding with Bob'series <br /> 5. Improve the visitor and program participant feedback system: <br /> w �,•� <br /> a. Continue to administer program participant feedback surveys <br /> b. Conduct quarterlyfocus group meetings with stakeholders such as <br /> volunteers,homes school participants,program participants,non- <br /> participants,teachers,and potential partners to measure program ; <br /> satisfaction,identify program improvements,identify new program <br /> and partner opportunities,identify new markets and communication/ <br /> marketing opportunities <br /> 6. Improve the Heritage Lab site with eight outdoor classroom structures and a 4 JAI <br /> — - <br /> An outdoor observation deck and birding platform <br /> weather shelter will encourage visitors to enjoy and study the prairie <br /> 7. Increase staff resources with increases in program participation: ecotype <br /> a. Renovate building to allow for modest staff expansion <br /> 8. Improve storage capacity: <br /> a. Consider enhancing access to the existing storage building with access <br /> off the parking lot and/or offsite storage <br /> b. Add covered,all season boat and equipment storage near the dock, <br /> replacing the current shed west of the building <br /> Goal #7: <br /> Improve Financial Sustainability <br /> 1. Increase revenue <br /> a. Fill current programs and expand programs <br /> b. Expand equipment and rental opportunities <br /> 2. Expand Partnerships s r <br /> 3. Seek more grant opportunities <br /> 4. Consider a State Bond Request for improvements outlined in this plan Outdoor classrooms shelters in the Heritage Lab will <br /> 5. Create a Friends of Wargo group for funding and advocacy provide shade and other ammenities for daycampers <br /> 6. Continue phased upgrades to reduce building energy use/costs <br /> 7. Maximize use of volunteers <br /> Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - March 2015 <br />