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Harriet Alexander Nature Center <br />Implementation Planning Session One <br />2 February 2013 <br />Page 6 <br />Exhibits <br />Programs <br />Other Theme -drive everything (wetland learning center, too narrow? <br />attractive for all people; balance with theme integrity; theme -driven <br />or not, community vs. regional; "nature," forest, too, local; <br />character, branding, unique; local vs. expanded). <br />After sharing ideas and recording them on lists, individuals were asked to indicate their <br />priorities among ideas for the site, building, exhibits, programs, and other ideas by <br />placing a 3 next to their highest priority, a 2 for their second highest priority, and a 1 for <br />their third highest priority. They were also asked to place a star next to their overall <br />favorite ideas. Responses were as follows: <br />Site <br />19 <br />1 <br />Boardwalk—short teaching loops, maybe two loops <br />10 <br />0 <br />Retain natural aspect of the entry <br />3 <br />0 <br />Natural playground (like Tamarack Nature Center) <br />33 <br />2 <br />Boardwalk with teaching opportunities/platform, off <br />main boardwalk, covered/shaded <br />17 <br />2 <br />Accessibility and visibility, knowing HANC is here, <br />signage, increased view from path to wetland, type of <br />sign <br />0 <br />0 <br />Parking <br />5 <br />0 <br />Clearing loosestrife <br />15 <br />0 <br />Highlight unique parts/resources with interpretive <br />signage <br />4 <br />0 <br />Overlooks with broader picture of the HANC <br />0 <br />0 <br />Universal access <br />Building <br />25 <br />1 <br />Improve inside experience, sitting areas, fireplace <br />5 <br />0 <br />Energy efficiency <br />9 <br />0 <br />Tie interpretive walk from outside to inside <br />5 <br />0 <br />Stronger link between building and site <br />3 <br />0 <br />Expand balcony for seating <br />0 <br />0 <br />Selective clearing for views <br />3 <br />0 <br />Rotating exhibits <br />5 <br />0 <br />Improve lighting <br />