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2. Improve physical visibility of HANC 0 Many visitors or potential visitors confuse the Wildlife. Rehabilitation Center (WRC) with HANG — the 'fact that the Nature Center's physical structure is completely hidden from signage contributes to confusion * HA IC Signage on Dale Street with no comparable WIRC signage suggests that the WIRC facility is the HANG facility. * It isn't clear where HANG is located from the Daile Street parking lot, 0 Consider new signage, such as a it gateway" entrance onto HANG grounds that clearly identify the grounds, facility, and the an they offer. 0 Consider making a larger clearing from the parking lot to the HANG facility that invites and welcomes visitors to the facility. 10 Such approaches must be carefully considered as the intent is to not remove trees and viegetatilan that are part of the nature experience. 0 Starting with the baseline effortlo from committee member Jim McNeal, re-think the visitor experience involved in the HANG facility. o Intake the entryway more inviting 0 Move front desk to provide easier flow o Consider removing walls to increase the facility space and appeal o Consider sky lighting 0 Improve llighting I() Consider focus areas, such as the fireplace, that invite interest and discussion (D Consider an exittre-entry point so visitors can continue walking through the facility and out to HANG grounds without backtracking to the IHANC entrance. 3., Improve HANG facility interior Starting with the baseline effort" from committee member Jim McNeal, re-think the facility visitor experience at HA C., o Make the entryway more inviting o Move front desk to provide easier flow 0 Con�s,ider removing walls to increase the fac�illity space and appeal 0 Consider sky lighting o Improve lighting C) Consider an interior stairway 0 Consider focus areas, such as the fireplace, that invite interest and discussion o Consider an exiit/re-entry point so visitors can continue walking through the facility and out to HANC grounds without backtracking to, thie HANC entrance. 4L IDevelop t1hemes lfbr exhibits and provide exhibit --.I- &a-- tr Seek approaches of renewing exhibits that cans rekindle interests in return visits. Develop seasonal exhibits — give walk-in visitors a reason to return and explore what's "new" at HANC. 51. Replace boardwalk, re-des" n for cost effectriveness, 'through the master planning process 19 The boardwalk is the centerpiece of the outdoor experience Much of the boardwalk is in disrepair It may be cost prohibitive to replace the current footprint of the boardwalk o Consider providing one loop with new boardwalk, which will provide a full experience of walking through the marsh and swamp areas and provide a variety of learning experiences. " Aftaichment 11 (page 78) Remodel renditions of Center 2/28/2008 PAGE 11