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Wargo Nature Center Master Plan <br /> Focus Group Session <br /> Wargo Nature Center-7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN <br /> March 27, 2014 <br /> Anoka County Parks is preparing a master plan for Joseph E.Wargo Nature Center. The master <br /> plan forthe Nature Centerwill be a guide to improving the building,grounds, programs and <br /> operations. The planning process will also include strategies and actions to enhance <br /> environmental education and recreation programming in the County. The County is interested <br /> in your thoughts and ideas about how to improve Wargo's facilities and programs and how <br /> partnerships and connections can be enhanced. <br /> AGENDA <br /> A. Introductions <br /> B. Nature Center and Master Plan Overview <br /> C. Focus Group Questions <br /> 1. Do you currently visit Wargo Nature Center? If so, what do you like most about <br /> Wargo Nature Center? <br /> 2. Do you visit nature centers other than Wargo? If so, why? <br /> 3. What trends (social, economic, environmental, etc.) do you see affecting the <br /> future of nature centers, environmental education and outdoor recreation <br /> programs? <br /> 4. What should be improved at Wargo Nature Center? <br /> a. Activities and programs—at Wargo and County-wide <br /> b. Indoor facilities—building, exhibits, meeting rooms,technology, etc. <br /> c. Outdoor facilities—trails,gardens, program space, interpretive <br /> experiences, etc. <br /> d. Operations- partnerships, hours of operation, maintenance, <br /> communications, marketing, etc. <br /> S. What other suggestions do you have for improving Wargo Nature Center or <br /> enhancing delivery of recreation programs within Anoka County? <br /> C. Next Steps and Use of Focus Group Information <br /> Wargo Nature Center Master Plan—Anoka County Parks <br />