Napa River Ecology Center Program Survey

The American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization spearheading an effort to develop a Napa River Ecology Center in American Canyon. This joint project with the City of American Canyon will repurpose the City's Corporation Yard into a community-facing "Ecology Center" for environmental education, nature art, and science programs for Napa County and beyond.

It is envisioned that the Ecology Center will:

Provide a regional hub for environmental education
Create new and expanded environmental partnerships
Inspire connections between nature, art, and science
Empower the community to create solutions for environmental issues
Harness the power of diversity to strengthen the conservation movement
"Root” our families in nature and develop the next generation of nature lovers

The Center is located along the Wetlands Edge linear trail and San Francisco Bay Trail, with direct access to the Wetlands. ACCPF would like to hear your ideas and feedback on programs, activities, and events that could be offered at the Eco Center. Please take a few moments to tell us what you think by taking this short survey. We'd love to hear from you! For more information about the Napa River Ecology Center please visit www.acparks.org

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* 1. What City do you live in?

American Canyon

Napa

St. Helena

Yountville

Calistoga

Other City or County (please specify)

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* 2. How often do you visit the American Canyon Wetlands?

Less than once a month

Once a month

A few times a month

About once a week

A few times a week

Every day

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 3. What are your favorite activities at Wetlands?

Running or walking

Biking

Wildlife viewing

Mindfulness activities

Photography

Education/learning

Other (please specify)

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* 4. There are several opportunities for use of the Ecology Center site including Education, Community Programs, and Environmental Art. How important is it to have each of the following program areas available for use at the site?

	Not important	Somewhat important	Neutral/Unsure	Very important	Extremely important
Education Areas - Covered outdoor classroom, learning gardens, indoor/outdoor environmental education programs	Education Areas - Covered outdoor classroom, learning gardens, indoor/outdoor environmental education programs Not important	Education Areas - Covered outdoor classroom, learning gardens, indoor/outdoor environmental education programs Somewhat important	Education Areas - Covered outdoor classroom, learning gardens, indoor/outdoor environmental education programs Neutral/Unsure	Education Areas - Covered outdoor classroom, learning gardens, indoor/outdoor environmental education programs Very important	Education Areas - Covered outdoor classroom, learning gardens, indoor/outdoor environmental education programs Extremely important
Community Program Areas - flex space for community programs, gatherings, and events	Community Program Areas - flex space for community programs, gatherings, and events Not important	Community Program Areas - flex space for community programs, gatherings, and events Somewhat important	Community Program Areas - flex space for community programs, gatherings, and events Neutral/Unsure	Community Program Areas - flex space for community programs, gatherings, and events Very important	Community Program Areas - flex space for community programs, gatherings, and events Extremely important
Makers Space/Environmental Art Workshop - nature based art, sculpture, or recycled art programs	Makers Space/Environmental Art Workshop - nature based art, sculpture, or recycled art programs Not important	Makers Space/Environmental Art Workshop - nature based art, sculpture, or recycled art programs Somewhat important	Makers Space/Environmental Art Workshop - nature based art, sculpture, or recycled art programs Neutral/Unsure	Makers Space/Environmental Art Workshop - nature based art, sculpture, or recycled art programs Very important	Makers Space/Environmental Art Workshop - nature based art, sculpture, or recycled art programs Extremely important

Other (please specify)

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* 5. The Napa River Ecology Center will be an in indoor/outdoor center with many opportunities for programming. When would you or your family be most interested in programs?

Weekends

Weekdays - morning or midday

Weekdays - afternoon or evening

During school breaks (Winter, Spring, or Summer breaks)

After school hours (approximately 3-6pm)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In your household, what ages would be most likely to participate in programs?

Preschool/Toddler

Elementary Age

Teens and Preteens

Young adults

Adults

Active Older Adults

Seniors

Combination of ages, i.e. programs for familes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What programs should be offered at the Ecology Center? Please share how important or not important the following programs are to you or your household.

	Not important at all	Somewhat important	Neutral/Unsure	Very important	Extremely important
Environmental education programs for students	Environmental education programs for students Not important at all	Environmental education programs for students Somewhat important	Environmental education programs for students Neutral/Unsure	Environmental education programs for students Very important	Environmental education programs for students Extremely important
Nature education programs (WILD AC lectures or other speakers)	Nature education programs (WILD AC lectures or other speakers) Not important at all	Nature education programs (WILD AC lectures or other speakers) Somewhat important	Nature education programs (WILD AC lectures or other speakers) Neutral/Unsure	Nature education programs (WILD AC lectures or other speakers) Very important	Nature education programs (WILD AC lectures or other speakers) Extremely important
Open House/Social events	Open House/Social events Not important at all	Open House/Social events Somewhat important	Open House/Social events Neutral/Unsure	Open House/Social events Very important	Open House/Social events Extremely important
Watershed Programs	Watershed Programs Not important at all	Watershed Programs Somewhat important	Watershed Programs Neutral/Unsure	Watershed Programs Very important	Watershed Programs Extremely important
Multicultural environmental programs	Multicultural environmental programs Not important at all	Multicultural environmental programs Somewhat important	Multicultural environmental programs Neutral/Unsure	Multicultural environmental programs Very important	Multicultural environmental programs Extremely important
Volunteer opportunities	Volunteer opportunities Not important at all	Volunteer opportunities Somewhat important	Volunteer opportunities Neutral/Unsure	Volunteer opportunities Very important	Volunteer opportunities Extremely important
Gardening programs	Gardening programs Not important at all	Gardening programs Somewhat important	Gardening programs Neutral/Unsure	Gardening programs Very important	Gardening programs Extremely important
Hikes or outdoor fitness programs	Hikes or outdoor fitness programs Not important at all	Hikes or outdoor fitness programs Somewhat important	Hikes or outdoor fitness programs Neutral/Unsure	Hikes or outdoor fitness programs Very important	Hikes or outdoor fitness programs Extremely important
Coffee Mornings	Coffee Mornings Not important at all	Coffee Mornings Somewhat important	Coffee Mornings Neutral/Unsure	Coffee Mornings Very important	Coffee Mornings Extremely important
Environmental Art - Sculpture	Environmental Art - Sculpture Not important at all	Environmental Art - Sculpture Somewhat important	Environmental Art - Sculpture Neutral/Unsure	Environmental Art - Sculpture Very important	Environmental Art - Sculpture Extremely important
Nature Art programs	Nature Art programs Not important at all	Nature Art programs Somewhat important	Nature Art programs Neutral/Unsure	Nature Art programs Very important	Nature Art programs Extremely important
Conservation programs (improving soil, water quality, habitat)	Conservation programs (improving soil, water quality, habitat) Not important at all	Conservation programs (improving soil, water quality, habitat) Somewhat important	Conservation programs (improving soil, water quality, habitat) Neutral/Unsure	Conservation programs (improving soil, water quality, habitat) Very important	Conservation programs (improving soil, water quality, habitat) Extremely important
College level satellite programs (i.e. UC Davis Naturalist Program)	College level satellite programs (i.e. UC Davis Naturalist Program) Not important at all	College level satellite programs (i.e. UC Davis Naturalist Program) Somewhat important	College level satellite programs (i.e. UC Davis Naturalist Program) Neutral/Unsure	College level satellite programs (i.e. UC Davis Naturalist Program) Very important	College level satellite programs (i.e. UC Davis Naturalist Program) Extremely important
Green demonstration programs	Green demonstration programs Not important at all	Green demonstration programs Somewhat important	Green demonstration programs Neutral/Unsure	Green demonstration programs Very important	Green demonstration programs Extremely important
Teen mentorship opportunities	Teen mentorship opportunities Not important at all	Teen mentorship opportunities Somewhat important	Teen mentorship opportunities Neutral/Unsure	Teen mentorship opportunities Very important	Teen mentorship opportunities Extremely important
"How to" programs	"How to" programs Not important at all	"How to" programs Somewhat important	"How to" programs Neutral/Unsure	"How to" programs Very important	"How to" programs Extremely important
Ecology Center Happy Hour	Ecology Center Happy Hour Not important at all	Ecology Center Happy Hour Somewhat important	Ecology Center Happy Hour Neutral/Unsure	Ecology Center Happy Hour Very important	Ecology Center Happy Hour Extremely important
Community Events (Earth Day or other festivals)	Community Events (Earth Day or other festivals) Not important at all	Community Events (Earth Day or other festivals) Somewhat important	Community Events (Earth Day or other festivals) Neutral/Unsure	Community Events (Earth Day or other festivals) Very important	Community Events (Earth Day or other festivals) Extremely important
Wildlife programs	Wildlife programs Not important at all	Wildlife programs Somewhat important	Wildlife programs Neutral/Unsure	Wildlife programs Very important	Wildlife programs Extremely important
Nature based summer camps	Nature based summer camps Not important at all	Nature based summer camps Somewhat important	Nature based summer camps Neutral/Unsure	Nature based summer camps Very important	Nature based summer camps Extremely important

Any other program comments or suggestions?

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* 8. How important are the following program design features?

	Not important	Somewhat important	Neutral/Unsure	Very important	Extremely important
Interpretive/educational signage	Interpretive/educational signage Not important	Interpretive/educational signage Somewhat important	Interpretive/educational signage Neutral/Unsure	Interpretive/educational signage Very important	Interpretive/educational signage Extremely important
Demonstration native/bay friendly garden	Demonstration native/bay friendly garden Not important	Demonstration native/bay friendly garden Somewhat important	Demonstration native/bay friendly garden Neutral/Unsure	Demonstration native/bay friendly garden Very important	Demonstration native/bay friendly garden Extremely important
Wetlands demonstration ponds	Wetlands demonstration ponds Not important	Wetlands demonstration ponds Somewhat important	Wetlands demonstration ponds Neutral/Unsure	Wetlands demonstration ponds Very important	Wetlands demonstration ponds Extremely important
Demonstration rainwater capture system	Demonstration rainwater capture system Not important	Demonstration rainwater capture system Somewhat important	Demonstration rainwater capture system Neutral/Unsure	Demonstration rainwater capture system Very important	Demonstration rainwater capture system Extremely important
Demonstration wind energy system	Demonstration wind energy system Not important	Demonstration wind energy system Somewhat important	Demonstration wind energy system Neutral/Unsure	Demonstration wind energy system Very important	Demonstration wind energy system Extremely important
Solar panels	Solar panels Not important	Solar panels Somewhat important	Solar panels Neutral/Unsure	Solar panels Very important	Solar panels Extremely important
Green (living) roof or walls	Green (living) roof or walls Not important	Green (living) roof or walls Somewhat important	Green (living) roof or walls Neutral/Unsure	Green (living) roof or walls Very important	Green (living) roof or walls Extremely important
Wetlands Viewing platform	Wetlands Viewing platform Not important	Wetlands Viewing platform Somewhat important	Wetlands Viewing platform Neutral/Unsure	Wetlands Viewing platform Very important	Wetlands Viewing platform Extremely important
Interactive watershed table	Interactive watershed table Not important	Interactive watershed table Somewhat important	Interactive watershed table Neutral/Unsure	Interactive watershed table Very important	Interactive watershed table Extremely important
Water treatment display	Water treatment display Not important	Water treatment display Somewhat important	Water treatment display Neutral/Unsure	Water treatment display Very important	Water treatment display Extremely important
Wetlands restoration display	Wetlands restoration display Not important	Wetlands restoration display Somewhat important	Wetlands restoration display Neutral/Unsure	Wetlands restoration display Very important	Wetlands restoration display Extremely important
Recycled water station "purple pipes"	Recycled water station "purple pipes" Not important	Recycled water station "purple pipes" Somewhat important	Recycled water station "purple pipes" Neutral/Unsure	Recycled water station "purple pipes" Very important	Recycled water station "purple pipes" Extremely important
Sea level rise display	Sea level rise display Not important	Sea level rise display Somewhat important	Sea level rise display Neutral/Unsure	Sea level rise display Very important	Sea level rise display Extremely important
Bird or owl boxes	Bird or owl boxes Not important	Bird or owl boxes Somewhat important	Bird or owl boxes Neutral/Unsure	Bird or owl boxes Very important	Bird or owl boxes Extremely important
Habitat displays	Habitat displays Not important	Habitat displays Somewhat important	Habitat displays Neutral/Unsure	Habitat displays Very important	Habitat displays Extremely important
Nature based playground	Nature based playground Not important	Nature based playground Somewhat important	Nature based playground Neutral/Unsure	Nature based playground Very important	Nature based playground Extremely important
Picnic and seating area	Picnic and seating area Not important	Picnic and seating area Somewhat important	Picnic and seating area Neutral/Unsure	Picnic and seating area Very important	Picnic and seating area Extremely important

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Would you or your family utilize Napa River Ecology Center programs when they are available?

Yes - definitely

Yes - probably

Maybe

No - probably not

No - definitely not

Please share any comments below.

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* 10. Any additional comments or questions about the Ecology Center or programs?

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* 11. Would you be interested in supporting the Napa River Ecology Center through fundraising, volunteering, planning, or offering programs? If so, please leave your contact information in the boxes below.

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

Thank you for taking the Wetlands Ecology Center Survey!