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Harriet Alexander Nature Center <br />Implementation Planning Session One <br />2 February 2013 <br />Page 5 <br />Programs <br />Other <br />Site <br />Buildings <br />and increase programming capabilities; $ - built-in sound system, $$ <br />- built-in or maybe portable ability to run projector and computer <br />work/DVD/PowerPoint/multi-media, should connect to sound <br />system, $$$ - wireless internet with ipads, classroom set, to allow <br />classroom activities, educational grants). <br />Field trips for schools (connect programming for school field trips to <br />state science standards to increase interests and value to local <br />schools; reach out to schools to find out what would be useful or <br />valuable). <br />Children activities ("Home Depot" style hands-on building activities, <br />natural science kits). <br />Lecture series (connect with partners, DNR, Como Zoo, etc., for <br />programming expertise, funding, educational pieces for quarterly <br />lecture series or other programs; partner with Roseville Area High <br />School science and tech classes to create changing displays and <br />educational experiences). <br />Uniqueness (how do we make ourselves unique? radio collar on deer <br />to allow us to follow it). <br />Improve site experiences (connect boardwalk with original east -west <br />section; clear out loosestrife; interpretive signage, branding; <br />overlooks, raised for view; teaching platform; implement <br />interpretive walk; check slope of path for accessibility). <br />Increase visibility of site (clear out both sides of entry path, leave <br />south trees for neighbors; overlook, preview, short loop; emphasize <br />HANC on signage; distinguish from WRC; map of HANC site at <br />entrance, artistic vs. realistic; signage on road and trailhead). <br />Teaching platform (off main boardwalk; stadium seating; covered, <br />shaded). <br />Third floor overlook. <br />Improve inside experience (tie in interpretive walk to indoor exhibits <br />seasonal bird identification and information; touch screen or <br />interactive computer; computer programs for various ages; improve <br />views from inside, railings, transparent; clear some trees on south <br />side of trail; extend balcony, rocking chairs; technology upgrade; <br />rotating exhibits; walls, lighter color, wallboard vs. painted paneling; <br />improve lighting, displays, flexible levels; improve energy efficiency <br />of lights, LEDs; sitting areas, fireplace, reading area, lounge, rocking <br />chairs, downstairs; Starbucks; microbrewery; bathrooms, lighting, <br />changing stations, number of stalls, accessibility, up to code). <br />