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Harriet Alexander Nature Center <br />Implementation Planning Session One <br />2 February 2013 <br />Meeting input <br />Following an overview of the Parks and Recreation Renewal Program and its application <br />to the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, work session participants were asked to <br />respond to questions about the evolution of the HANC under the renewal program. <br />Responses are included in this summary. <br />At the end of the session, participants were asked to prioritize ideas discussed during <br />the work session as individuals. <br />A list of work session participants is included at the end of this summary. <br />As a large group, participants were asked to share ideas about what the Harriet <br />Alexander Nature Center is and what it is not. Responses included: <br />Nature school <br />Community gathering space <br />Recreation site <br />Free admission and parking <br />Community resource <br />Connection to out-of-doors <br />Wildlife habitat <br />Teaching facility <br />Learning center <br />Volunteer -driven <br />Place for all ages <br />Family destination with kids of all ages <br />Out of the city <br />Hands-on <br />Welcoming <br />Group facility for rentals <br />Year-round facility <br />Parking lot <br />Signage to know where to go <br />Easy to find <br />Well -enough publicized <br />A traditional playground <br />Sports/athletic field <br />Golf course <br />A viable event center <br />Exhibits to draw people <br />Changing exhibits <br />Changing table in restroom <br />Put back at the end of each day <br />A place that attracts adults <br />