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MSU - MDNR Bald Mountain Recreation Area Project

MSU - MDNR Bald Mountain Recreation Area Project . Abbey Neerken Minji Lee Erin Woods. Bald Mountain Recreation Area. 4,637 acres spread across three separate units ( North Unit , South Unit and West Unit )

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MSU - MDNR Bald Mountain Recreation Area Project

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  1. MSU - MDNR Bald Mountain Recreation Area Project Abbey Neerken Minji Lee Erin Woods

  2. Bald Mountain Recreation Area 4,637 acres spread across three separate units (North Unit, South Unit and West Unit) Bald Mountain Recreation Area is situated in Orion Township, which is located in the northwest portion of Oakland County. Its geographic coordinates approximate 42 ۫ 74” latitude and 83 ۫ 22” longitude. Bald Mountain Recreation Area is located north of I-75 and directly east and west of M-24, otherwise known as S. Lapeer Rd. The park is easily accessible from I-75 via M-24. Two regional trail systems provide direct connection to portions of Bald Mountain Recreation Area. The Paint Creek Trail, overseen by the Paint Creek Trailways Commission, connects the City of Rochester to Lake Orion through Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, and Orion Township.

  3. Over 30 schools with in 5 miles all in Oakland County • Elementary to High School • We only reached out to public schools Schools Surrounding BMRA

  4. Why Partnerships • Goal #4 and #8 of the DNR - Parks and Rec Division 2009-2019 Strategic Plan • Goal #4 In collaboration with the Office of Communication and stakeholders, improve and expand education and interpretation • Goal #8 Make the development of Partnerships a priority • One of the primary objectives of the 2013 Michigan Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) • “Improve the collaboration and cooperation between all outdoor recreation providers to ensure that Michigan’s recreation system meets the needs and desires of its residents and visitors, and that users are made aware of opportunities throughout Michigan’s outdoor recreation system” (Michigan DNR, 2012, p. 2).

  5. Why Partnerships “Ultimately, without cooperation and collaboration, recreation agencies would come into competition with each other” (Parks & Recreation Magazine 2005) “Collaboration + Communication = Diversification. Diversifications = No Competition”

  6. Our Project The purpose of this study is to identify, assess and recommend potential opportunities for partnerships that Bald Mountain Recreation Area can participate in to increase use of, visitation to, and revenue generation for the site. This will help ensure vitality and growth for a long-term, successful, and thriving recreation area for MDNR as well as the patrons of BMRA.

  7. Our Project: Objectives 1) Compare the Oakland County Park’s (OCP) Partners with Bald Mountain’s partners. • OCP has a list of over 60 past and present sponsors and partners. • Why are OCP so popular with partners/sponsors? 2) InvestigateOakland County Schools (OCS) to find out why more schools are not involved with Bald Mountain Recreation Area. • Would any OCS be interested in visiting BMRA, whether for educational or after school purposes? • Do the OCS have any interest/need that can be filled by BMRA? Where do they currently take field trips? • Are there any potential niches BMRA can fill? • Are they aware of the programs BMRA offers and would they be interested in advertising to their students?

  8. Our Project: Methods • Interviewed Jon Noyes, Planning Supervisor at Oakland County Parks • Reviewed industry literature • Survey & data analysis • Lake Orion Community Schools • Rochester Public Schools • Waterford School District • Brandon Public Schools • Oxford Schools

  9. What is a Partnership? “Partnerships are defined as the voluntary pooling of resources (labor, capital, information) between two or more parties to achieve collaborative goals” (Mowen, Payne, Orsega-Smith & Godbey, 2009) . Avoids duplications Efficency in achieving goals Sharing of costs Leverage for obtaining funding Sharing of information More resources

  10. Jon Noyes Planning Supervisor at Oakland County Parks • Management • Consider enterprise management • RFPs • Operating like a business = winners and losers • “Collaboration + Communication = Diversification. Diversifications = No Competition” • Consider how much resources to build and maintain partners • SWOT analysis can determine what partners to have

  11. Jon NoyesPlanning Supervisor at Oakland County Parks • Potential beneficial partner groups • Cranberry Lake Preserve Historical groups • Oakland Township Historical groups • Cranberry Mountain Bike Association • Mission Groups • Fishing Groups • Headwaters Cluster • Current users’ groups • REI and other local outfitters • Events/publicity • Recreation packages with partners • Traveling publication stand • Oakland County Parks & Rec Partner Categories: • Adaptive Recreation & Therapeutic Partners • Community & Education Partners • Conservation & Natural Resource Partners  • Corporate Partners • Recreation & Program Partners • Wellness Partners

  12. Survey Results

  13. Survey Results 78 teachers responded from 8 different schools • Only 78.6 % of teachers had previously heard of BMRA

  14. Survey Results

  15. Survey Results • Blanche Sims - 17 • Brandon Middle School 17 • Daniel Exford- 15 • Van Hoosen - 15 • Webber - 10 • Scripps Middle school - 2 • Walson - 1 • Waterford -1

  16. Survey Results General education (All)- 29 Science - 10 Special education - 6 Math - 5 Language art - 3 Technology/Media - 3 Counselor - 2 Foreign Language - 2 History - 2 Music/Art - 2 Physical Education - 2 Social studies - 2 Speech - 2 Life skills/food - 1 Total : 71

  17. Survey Results • Top 3 School Subjects • General Education • Science • Math

  18. Survey Results 43 teachers do not currently takes students on outdoor field trips; 21 of those teachers are interested in doing so.

  19. Survey Results What other factors do you consider most important when considering the development of an off-campus, outdoor field trip or after-school activity?

  20. Survey Results Relation to School Curriculum - 14 Cost of transportation- 8 Time limit - 6 Parents supervision - 5 Student Interest - 5 Maximum number of participant- 3 Structure and planning - 3 Knowledgeable staff - 1 Maintained trails/running - 1

  21. Survey Results • Top 6 Decision Making Factors • Safety and security of site (45) • Cost of entry (30) • Proximity to school (23) • Availability of adequate restroom facilities (18) • Anticipated weather conditions (16) • Provision of educational materials by destination (15)

  22. Survey Results • Top 3 Field Trip Locations • Moose Tree Nature Center (11) • Seven Ponds (5) • Huckleberry Rail Road (2)

  23. Conclusion • Shows importance for BMRA staff to understand and be knowledgeable of State of Michigan’s school curriculum. • Develop field trips and/or programs to meet those needs • Grade and subject specific • SOM Curriculum easily accessible online • http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_64839_38684_28760_49215---,00.html

  24. Conclusion • Majority responses were from general education and science teachers. • Looking for locations to teach the following : • Water and land forms • Michigan History • BMRA offers multiple bodies of water, land forms and Michigan historical sites.

  25. “The few studies that have examined collaborative partnerships within the park and recreation field have found a large discrepancy between support for collaborative partnerships and the actual collaborative efforts that are taking place. This suggests that park and recreation professionals and faculty conceptually recognize the promise of collaboration, but may lack the knowledge, motivation, skills or resources to initiate and maintain these collaborative efforts.” “Come Together” Jason Bocarro and Bob Bacelona Relationship of Bald Mountain RA to Other Park Resources • Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority • Oakland County Parks • Orion Township Parks • Oakland Township Parks • Auburn Hills Parks

  26. Collaborative Tips - Schools Collaborative efforts aimed at increasing student opportunities for field-based learning represent a most obvious win-win scenario for both parties • provide opportunities for students to engage in service learning as a component of an academic course • have practitioners serve as guest speakers in academic classes • use park and recreation agency resources to enhance teaching opportunities • include practitioners and faculty on department and agency advisory boards • collaborate with practitioners and faculty on the design of park and recreation curricula

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