Wolcott Mill Metropark Interpretive Master Plan Survey Question Title * 1. Name (optional) Question Title * 2. Email Address (optional - to recieve future Metroparks updates) Question Title * 3. What is your zip code? Question Title * 4. Approximately, how many times do you visit Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center in a year? 0 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 or more times Question Title * 5. Approximately, how many times do you visit Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center in a year? 0 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 or more times Question Title * 6. If you are not a frequent (less than 5 times) visitor to Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm or Historic Center, please let us know why. Question Title * 7. What is your favorite activity within Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center? School tour/field trip Special event/holiday program Interacting with the animals Public educational programs Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What is your favorite activity within Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center? School tour/field trip Special event/holiday program Public educational programs Touring the mill operation Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What can be done to improve your favorite area or activities at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm or Historic Center? Question Title * 10. What types of educational topics would you like to see offered at the Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm or Historic Center? Please rank them highest interest to lowest interest with "1" being highest interest and "4" being lowest interest. 1 2 3 4 Agricultural Recreation: Agriculture provides opportunities for families and communities to come together, celebrate and build strong social connections with programs like seasonal festivals (such as babies on the farm and harvest festival), barn dances, games, and programming related to harvesting and processing crops. Could also include Dinner on the Farm events where local chefs prepare and serve meals prepared from food grown on the farm, Heritage Holidays style Christmas events, family farm trivia night, etc. 1 2 3 4 Environmental Stewardship: The agriculture industry relies on a strong relationship with the land and protecting this vital resource. Programs and projects related to this topic could include but are not limited to educational displays showcasing our MAEAP verification, nutrient management on the farm, effects on water quality downstream and what criteria must be met to be MAEAP verified. Could also include educational displays around crop fields highlight cropping system, methods for crop rotation and nutrient management. Could include expanding our higher-grade level school tour options to include programs about the environmental impact of farming. 1 2 3 4 Food Science: Agriculture is the science of cultivating the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool and other products essential to the survival of many species. Programs related to this topic could include but are not limited to utilizing greenhouses, gardens and crops grown on the farm to showcase the seed-to-harvest and farm-to-table journey of common foods consumed today, conduct farm tours and showcase the animals on the farm and how each impacts our daily nutritional intake, increased tour themes such as farm genetics, breeding or animal nutrition, hands on classes such as canning and other topics, or expanding our maple syrup operation to show tree-to-table demonstrations of how maple syrup is harvested and processed. 1 2 3 4 Technology and Innovation: As populations increase, the agriculture industry has to adapt to growing demands by embracing technological advancements and innovative processes. Programs and projects related to this topic could include but are not limited to hosting a "touch a tractor" style event to showcase tractors and farming equipment over time, offering historical camp experiences where participants learn skills like broom making, farming with horses, and historical agricultural practices, or educational programs about technology in farming like GPS and genetically modified crops. Question Title * 11. What would make your visit to Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm or Historic Center more enjoyable overall? Question Title * 12. What is your age? 5 - 10 years 11 - 15 years 16 - 20 years 21 - 35 years 36 - 48 years 49 - 60 years 61+ years Question Title * 13. Do you have children or grandchildren? Yes No Question Title * 14. If you answered "Yes" above, what are their age(s)? Please select all that apply. 0 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 15 years 16 - 20 years Question Title * 15. Would you like to share any additional comments with us? Done
