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Harriet Alexander Nature Center <br />Implementation Planning Session One <br />2 February 2013 <br />Page 3 <br />interested in helping fund this or other ideas that are new and <br />different. <br />With possible "under the boardwalk" concept include actual mini - <br />wetland displays inside and/or underwater cameras from wetland <br />areas. <br />Can Roseville Area High School science and technology classes create <br />changing displays and educational experiences? <br />"Home Depot" Saturday building activities—do with natural kits. <br />Can we sponsor a lecture series quarterly? Low or very low cost. <br />How do we connect to partners—U of M, Como Zoo, areas cities, <br />DNR, local colleges—for programming, expertise, funding, <br />educational pieces. <br />Making displays more uniform and up to date; don't be afraid to <br />remove old options. <br />Connecting upper and lower levels to dramatically improve or <br />increase programming space. <br />Make plans and facilities that can be updated/renewed/kept up <br />without starting completely over. <br />Access, visibility, "preview," visual perspectives. <br />Signage -directional and interpretive. <br />What kind of habitat? Define as woodland or wetland. <br />Theme. <br />Invasive species resource management. <br />Variety of routes on boardwalk (connecting trails, east and west <br />section replaced). <br />Changing exhibits. <br />Exterior—maintenance free. <br />Upkeep, commitment. <br />Parking space. <br />Outdated appearance and amenities (indoor). <br />Technology upgrades (screen, sound), program announcements. <br />Downstairs flooring. <br />Alcohol permit. <br />Working in small groups, participants were asked about ideas they might suggest as <br />improvements to the site, building, exhibits, and programs, especially ideas that would <br />address issues noted in Exercise Two and fulfill the "mission" articulated in Exercise <br />One. <br />Site <br />Retain natural aspect of entry (keep current parking, change and <br />