exhibits fabrication.installation.intent 2023~1.pdf

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South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center

Visitor Center Exhibit Design and Pricing Document

Submitted to the Oregon Department of State Lands

22-529

Exhibit Pricing Worksheet

61907 Seven Devils Rd, Charleston, OR 97420

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center Exhibits

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Project Goal Content Overlay Plan Exhibit Plan, overall Exhibit Plan, gallery Isometric views

1.0 Outer Lobby

2.0 Nature Lodge

3.0 Mudflats & Channels

4.0 Saltmarshes

5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands

6.0 Upland Forests

7.0 Partnerships

8.0 Connected Systems

Graphic Style Exhibit Pricing Worksheet

Gallery Details

Overall Description

Oregon’s South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve provides habitats for salmon, great blue herons, bald eagles, migrating ducks, elk, oysters, and crabs. It offers a diverse landscape of open waters, emergent islands, streams, salt marshes, and forested uplands. Through research, education, and stewardship programming – including a Visitor Center for the public – the Reserve promotes scientific and public knowledge of estuaries and how important they are to the natural, social, cultural, and economic fabric of the region.

The Visitor Center enhances awareness of the ecological and economic importance of estuaries and the role that the Reserve plays in estuarine research, education, management, and protection. Currently, exhibitions focus on different habitats, beginning with the upland forest and transitioning through other habitats that surround the estuary, ending with the open water channels. One internal wall is dedicated to the stories of the native people who have lived and stewarded the land for thousands of years and the early colonial settlers of the region.

The exhibits were designed to be self-guided with a docent support. Much has changed since the exhibits were installed some 15 years ago.

The Reserve recognizes that there is not the staff or volunteer capacity to have a docent readily available, so a new exhibit design program must enable all visitors to fully understand themes without assistance. The ways visitors learn from and interact with exhibits has transformed, as well as the population of visitors themselves. Understanding the many ways different people engage with self-guided exhibits has also changed over time and new best practices have emerged.

Perhaps most importantly the information, research, and stewardship activities and priority issues at the Reserve have changed based on increased local and national knowledge built over time. The Reserve exhibits need updates to accommodate these changes to stay relevant, accurate and meaningful to visitors, and to welcome new visitors who may have previously been excluded due to limitations in how information was presented.

Content Design Collaborative was hired in 2022 to evaluate the existing exhibition installations and offer a design revision package that will ultimately increase accessibility, illuminate scientific practice in the Reserve, deepen connections between people and nature, and highlight the value of the estuary to diverse cultural and ecological communities.

Working in collaboration with staff and other interested stakeholders, this plan is grounded in the following main message:

South Slough Reserve is a protected estuary that provides opportunities for plants, animals, and people to thrive. Its long-term vitality hinges on our appreciation, learning, and sharing of its natural, social, and cultural importance.

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center Exhibits

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Project Goal

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Nature findings

Nature findingsDecision point Choices, direct to exhibit, reception, or hands on spaceReception

Fresh water marsh

Estuary map (digital)

Canoe

Salt marsh

Tidal mudflat

2.0 Nature Lodge

1.0 Outer Lobby

5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands

6.0 Upland

Forests 8.0 Connected Systems

3.0 Mudflats & Channels

7.0 Partnerships

4.0 Salt Marshes

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Content Overlay Plan

Entry

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Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”

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2.0 Nature Lodge

1.0 Outer Lobby

Visitor Center entry from parking lot

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1.1

1.5

1.4

Existing video

Lounge chairs

Woodpile and tools

Reception

Information

1.2

1.7 1.8

1.6

1.3

2.2 2.5

2.6

5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands

6.0 Upland Forests

8.0 Connected Systems

3.0 Mudflats & Channels

7.0 Partnerships

4.0 Salt Marshes

1.1 Welcome graphic panel

1.2 Visitor seating*

1.3 Monitor pier diorama

1.4 Garden interpretive graphic

1.5 Touch screen structure

1.6 Monitor pier interpretation

1.7 Mural area renovation

1.8 Mural interpretive graphics

2.1 Young Naturalist’s

Interactive

2.2 Interactive Park Map

2.3 Fireplace area changes*

2.4 Intro Pylon relocation

2.5 Specimen display

2.6 Railings added to

boardwalk*

*Implemented by SSNERR staff

Key

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Exhibits: Inner and Outer Lobbies

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2.0 Nature Lodge

5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands

6.0 Upland Forests

8.0 Connected Systems

3.0 Mudflats & Channels

7.0 Partnerships

4.0 Salt Marsh

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1.3 3.1 Mudflats intro P1

3.2 Whats in a Mudflat?

3.3 Scientist’s Report playback

3.4 Mudflat view mural M1

3.5 C1 Artifact case: Fish Basket

3.6 Fish weir text and illustrations

3.7 Eelgrass model case

3.8 Eelgrass mural M2

Key

4.1 M3 mural

4.2 Graphic interactives

4.3 Scientist’s Report

4.4 Salt Marsh Puzzle

4.5 Flip boo5

5.1 Fresh Water Intro M6

5.2 Skunk cabbage model

5.21 Audio playback system

6.1 Upland Forests mural M6A

6.2 Tree type interactive

6.3 Scientific’s Report

6.4 Forest Resources Basket

interactive

6.5 mural M6B

7.1 Partnerships mural M7

7.2 Canoe case label

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Exhibit: Gallery Plan

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Isometric East

Yellow elements indicate new components

All curved graphic wall structures exist

Railings will be constructed by the SSNER staff2.1

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Isometric west

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*The habitat environments and scenic base will be removed as part of the exhibit builder scope of work.

1.0 Outer Lobby

1.1 Welcome graphic panel

1.2 Visitor seating

1.3 Monitor pier diorama

1.4 Garden interpretive graphic

1.5 Touch screen structure

1.6 Monitor pier interpretation

1.7 Mural area renovation

1.8 Mural interpretive graphics

1.7

1.8

Outer Lobby: Arrival and Welcome The Outer Lobby is the vestibule of the Visitor Center and provides the first real sense of arrival and welcome to the building. The design vision is to provide a very brief overview of what makes South Slough so special and how the Reserve has a role in monitoring its health and conveying its wonder to curious visitors. Graphics in the lobby (1.1) also welcome visitors from the Miluk Coos people in their native language. It is also noted that the Reserve is located within the traditional homelands of the Miluk Coos people who managed the land and water for abundance.

The existing 1.7 Mural* (representing a cross-section of the habitats found within South Slough Reserve) and the encrusted piling with its associated monitoring equipment set the stage for answering the questions: What is an estuary? Why are they valuable? and Why the need for a Research Reserve?

Interpretation in the vestibule should be very light and “drive by.”

This is a place where people are on the move.

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2.0 Nature Lodge

The Lodge is the secondary point of arrival. With its central fireplace, an information desk, and portals into staff spaces, the exhibition gallery, and outdoor decks, the Lodge is a decision-making space. Signage and fixtures must be clear and reserved, for this is a busy crossroads of activity. The lodge is both a set-up and summative space: it is likely that visitors will engage the people and exhibits here both before and after they experience an excursion outdoors.

Staff and volunteers at the desk will assist with planning a visit and may answer questions about things visitors have seen once they’ve explored the Slough. Exhibit elements will help visitors plan their excursions and will assist them in reporting and sharing some of their experiences with others. Signature elements include an (2.2) interactive digital park map with information on weather and trail conditions equipped with

2.4

2.6

2.3

2.1 Young Naturalist’s

Interactive

2.2 Interactive Park Map

2.3 Fireplace area changes

2.4 Intro Pylon relocation

2.5 Specimen display

2.6 Railings added to

boardwalk

2.0 Nature Lodge

Scale: 1/4” = 1’-0”

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Location plan

2.2

2.3

2.1

2.5

2.6

2.4

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2.1 Spy

2.4 Where to Explore?

9'-10"

2.2 Interactive Park Map and Nature

Journal

49 Ideum presenter

1'-10 1/8"

3/8" scale

2.1 Spy

2.4 Where to Explore?

9'-10"

2.2 Interactive Park Map and Nature

Journal

49 Ideum presenter

1'-10 1/8"

3/8" scale the capacity to serve as a nature journal. Visitors can tag the map with things they’ve seen and query the database to identify plants and animals. It might even tie into their iNaturalist apps on their smartphones (if they subscribe). Also featured is a Natural Findings display – a mini-museum of natural curiosities – with labels written by visitors themselves. A child-friendly version of the nature museum is also provided by way of a touch table (2.1) upon which natural things are tactile, traceable, sometimes trade-able, and always wonderful.

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Specifications

a. Shadow boxes, 2” deep, confirm with owner

b. Mount found dried leaf, shell, stone, etc.

c. System must allow for staff to change out specimens

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2.2 Interactive Park Map 2.3 FindingsDoors to outer lobbyDoors to outside south terrace 2.1 Young Naturalist’s “ I Spy” interactive

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1 Stools, 2 wood

2 Tabletop with 5 to 6 shallow troughs

3 1/2” acrylic with translucent graphic

4 Legs with radiused corners

5 Structural center piece

2.1 Spy Tactile

InteractiveTabletop study showing findings in shallow troughs

Optional stiff fabric cover with hinge

2.1 Young Naturalists Interactive

Table is hardwood construction, stain and clearcoat finish.

Prototype testing is required, exact operation of game is not determined. The milk stools; match Loll milk stool http:// bit.ly/3XmcZh2 but are hardwood finished to match table structure.

The five depressions in table are proposed, final testing may require a change to this specification

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Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0”

Equipment specifications

Display device 49” Ideum presenter or equal touch screen

Computer specifications, minimal

• Intel 11th Gen Core i5-11400 processor

• GTX 1660 6GB GDDR6 NVIDIA

graphics

• 250GB NVMe M.2 SSD

• 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM

Home screen

Primary image Zoomable topographic or flat map

Locations Identified, not selectable alternative: pop-up with short description

• “You are Here”

• State Parks and other private and public natural history sites: Sunset Bay State Park, Cape Arago Lighthouse, Shore Acres State Park, Charlestown Marine Life Center.

• Towns: North Bend, Coos Bay, Charles-town

• Topographic features and major roads

Interactivity Buttons: Trails, Seen today, What did you find? (Input your sightings) Pop-ups: with captions for selected loca-tions, State Parks, major towns

Partial zoom Primary image Zoomable topographic or flat map

Locations

• Roads

• Trails

• Ecosystems

• Water elements

• Seen Today!

Interactivity Buttons: Trails, Seen today, What did you find? (Input your sightings) Glowing dots: Seen today or special things to look for Trails: Dots on trail provide more information Visitor Center icon: Info about visitor center

Full zoom Primary image Zoomable topographic or flat map

Locations Same as previous screen

Interactivity Same as previous screen

2.2 Interactive

Park Map

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3. Trail 3

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7'-7 5/8"

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10'-6"

6'-2"

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3.0 Mudflats and Channels 7.0 Partnerships 4.0 Salt Marshes

ELO E389883 10" I-series for

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5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands 6.0 Upland Forests

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6.0 Upland Forests8.0 Connected Systems

The exhibit gallery offers visitors a virtual trek through the slough from its lowest point in the mudflats to its highest point in the upland forests. All along the journey visitors will experience the amazing diversity of plants and animals that are found in each of the ecological zones along with stories about how people, past and present, Native and not, engage with the natural environment for economic, cultural and recreational pursuits.

To explore the mudflats, visitors can peek beneath the mud to spot the creatures that live in the muck and maybe even get a chance to smell the distinct “flavor” of the flats. Short videos (available through a touchscreen menu) showcase some of the scientific explorations taking place in the mudflats and some of the cultural connections of the local tribal groups with the resources of the flats. Additional photos and footage depicts

Mudflats, Channels and Eelgrass Where the water and land meet

3.1 Mudflats intro P1

3.2 What’s in a Mudflat?

3.3 Scientist’s Report playback

3.4 Mudflat view mural M1

3.5 C1 Artifact case: Clam Basket

and Tools for harvesting clams

3.6 Fish weir text and illustrations

3.7 Eelgrass model case

3.0 Mudflats and

Channels

Mudflats, Channels and Eelgrass

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Scientists Report

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3.8 3.5

Location plan

3.2

3.9

P1 M1 3.2 Interactive P2 C1M2

Ecosystem locator map

Fish Weir visitors enjoying a paddle in the channel or harvesting clams from their canoe. Nearby, cultural objects like clam baskets and a model of a fish weir demonstrate the traditional and continuing engagement of native people with the mudflats of the estuary. One basket might be made of eelgrass. Nearby, an eelgrass mural fitted with “peepholes” reveals what kinds of creatures live in these miniature underwater forests including the herring that spawn here in huge numbers and draw predators from air, land, and sea.

An illustrated storybook (flipbook) entertains young visitors with the creation account of the tides as told through Crow and Thunderbird. A QR code is provided so that visitors can access the story on their own time and so that the Center can change the narrative seasonally.

3.0 Mudflats and

Channels

3.2 What’s in a mudflat? interactive actions

State 1: no levers actuated State 2: two levers actuated, sections of mudflat raised

State 3: left lever actuated, one section of mudflat raised

HPL walls

Solid surface knobs and border, or equal

Solid surface top

Labels adhered to sides

Typical raised sectionAromatic section

Scale: 1/4” = 1’-0”

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State 4: right lever actuated, one section of mudflat raised

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3.21 Aromatic

3.21 Specimen 3.24 Graphic

3.2 Whats in a mudflat? interactive

Cabinet type interactive that evokes a mudflat core. Visitors raise sections of mudflat using large knobs on side of cabinet. Each raised section represents an aspect of the mudflat.

When section is raised, it holds position for several seconds before slowly dropping back into base cabinet.

Provide prototype for testing onsite for 2 months, adjust prototype to respond to observed actions.

Must be able to be actuated by a 5-year-old; When kinetic element is at maximum height, it holds for several seconds before dropping back into base unit.

1. Solid colored laminate base

2. Control knobs

3. Mudflat finding: graphic

4. Knob

5. Boardwalk

3.2 Mudflats Findings

Lift and Drop Interactive

Mudflat findings

Control knob pushed down

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3.7 Eelgrass Model case

Enlarged model of eelgrass, full color, with five species that depend on it for survival modelled as well. Second surface vinyl lettering identifies and describes these dependant species. Embed a magnifying element for small species.

This case fits over existing narrow panel.

Radius edges of acrylic cover

3.5 Fishing basket case C1

Four sided wall mounted acrylic case with solid painted MDX bottom. Modify existing mural frame to support this case, as well as cut hole in mural.

Access to vitrine is from sides and front security screws. Final size to be determined by artifact provided by owner.

Eelgrass model Existing exhibit wall Non-glare acrylic

1 Clear 4 sided acrylic enclosure

2 Clear 4 sided acrylic enclosure

3 Laminate base

4 Set artifact case set into existing graphic wall

3.4 Eelgrass model

3.5 Fishing Basket

Artifact Case

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The Saltmarsh table

7'-7 5/8"

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3.0 Mudflats and Channels 7.0 Partnerships 4.0 Salt Marshes

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Android

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5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands 6.0 Upland Forests

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6.0 Upland Forests8.0 Connected Systems

The saltmarsh exhibit area continues the story of the intertidal zone, but in contrast to the area that precedes it, this area is green and lush with salt-tolerant grasses and occasionally blooming plants; the color contrast is exciting. As an intertidal area with some vegetative cover, this area is especially rich with both aquatic and terrestrial animals. The sound of wind permeates the space and scents of the marshes waft through the air.

Life in the salt marshes is featured in a large-format, take-apart puzzle game (4.4) in which visitors can move plants and animals in and out of the marsh. In doing so, they learn about adaptations to tides and salt, interdependence on other life forms in the marsh, and threats to survival. A nearby video (4.3) features scientists involved in fieldwork aimed toward marsh habitat restoration to support the smolt population—young salmon on their way to the sea. Artifacts and art objects from the tribes reveal the importance of salmon in native tradition and contemporary life.

The blending of salty and fresh waters

The Saltmarsh Ecosystem locator map

4.1 M3 mural

4.2 Graphic interactives

4.3 Scientist’s Report

4.4 Salt Marsh Comings and Goings Puzzle

Graphics notes

• Large image is a bright-sky, wide-view scenic of ecosystem.

• Inset image shows same location over different seasons, be sure to capture markers if possible so visitor can connect location.

• Fade right side of mural image into shadow

Includel ecosystem locator map

4.0 Salt Marsh

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Scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

Location plan

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4.4 Salt Marsh puzzle

8 to 16 piece 3-D puzzle fabricated using 1/4” phenolic pieces with graphics on both sides. When assembled, the puzzle portrays an intact marsh habitat. Removing or eliminating aspects (pieces) of the puzzle creates an unsteady assemblage and reference the balance of healthy ecosystems.

The identification of plants and animals in the puzzle with include common, scientific, and Miluk names.

4.6 Kinetic graphics

Spring loaded door (4.61) with face graphic that is part of mural M5 opens to reveal brightly illuminated image of species that inhabits the saltmarsh.

1 Laminated graphic tabletop with hardwood edges

2 HPL 1/4” puzzle

3 Legs with radiused corners

4 Puzzle pieces bin

5 New graphic wall section

6 Behind-door graphic 4.61, hinged door reveals graphic

7 Slide-out graphic 4.62

4.4 Salt Marsh Comings

and Goings Puzzle

4.6 Kinetic Graphics

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7'-7 5/8"

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3.0 Mudflats and Channels 7.0 Partnerships 4.0 Salt Marshes

ELO E389883 10" I-series for

Android

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This zone is abundant with diverse plant life and relies on rain and flowing streams to quench its thirst. Unlike the wind-swept areas that preceded it, this area is evoked with the sound of flowing and cascading water, and the warbles and hammering of perching birds and woodpeckers. This signifies that visitors are ascending the slopes of the Reserve. Broad-leafed plants and woody shrubs are encountered for the first time

One of this area’s indicator plants is the skunk cabbage. They grow in wet areas where salt is not present. A model of skunk cabbage (5.2) as it is seen in the early spring is one of the signature interactive elements of this area. Visitors can touch and smell the flower buds that emerge well before the leaves and provide many animals (including pollinators, bears and humans) with some of spring’s earliest food. The leaves of the cabbage also have traditional uses (such as medicine) for the native human population. Living cultural resources are also worthy of protection. Once such example is the story of “The Little People.” A kid-friendly storybook (and in audio form, 5.2.1) shares this story. Here too, a small format video screen (5.3) provides a glimpse into some of the scientific monitoring projects that are taking place in the Reserve and provides a window into some of the cultural and recreational offerings of the freshwater wetlands.

Flowing to the sea Fresh Water Wetlands

Ecosystem locator map

5.2 Skunk Cabbage

Enlarged fiberglass model of early spring skunk cabbage plant. Audio program is included in base with sound devices on either side.

5.1 Fresh Water Intro M4

5.2 Skunk cabbage model

5.21 Audio playback system

5.3 Scientist Report

5.0 Fresh Water

Wetlands

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5.21

5.2 5.21

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Scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

Location plan

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3.0 Mudflats and Channels 7.0 Partnerships 4.0 Salt Marshes

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The final ecological section of the exhibit features the upland forests. This is the zone that surrounds the visitor center, and it is the highest and driest. It is characterized by mature stands of trees and thick understory. Although it is the driest habitat in the Reserve, it is still classified as a temperate rainforest and is quite wet. Where the forest is more mature, the understory is fairly open. Dense young forests are also present as a result of re-planting following logging, fire suppression and lack of management. The Reserve is working to improve these forests.

An interactive graphic mural affords visitors the opportunity to peek inside of tree cavities, look under logs, and gaze through the dense forest vegetation to spy an abundance of animals— from slugs and spiders to moths and mice—and diverse plants and fungi ranging from ferns to flowering thimbleberries and salal. A display of mushrooms and cedar strips emphasizes the human pursuit of foraging the forests for craft and sustenance.

Upland research and traditional foraging are featured in a nearby video. A highlight of the video is the traditional use of fire to clear areas for gardening and to facilitate hunting.

Higher, dryer, taller Upland Forests

Higher, dryer, taller Upland Forests

6.0 Upland Forests

6.1 Upland Forests mural M5A

6.2 Tree type interactive

6.3 Scientific’s Report

6.4 Forest Resources Basket

interactive

6.5 mural M5B

6.6 Rail tactiles

Western Hemlock Port Orford Cedar

Douglas Fir

Sitka Spruce

Existing narrow graphic wall removed

Existing narrow graphic wall removedExisting element

6.2 6.4

6.16.56.3

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Scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

Location plan

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Spruce root basket

Partition 3, finished basket

Partition 2, partially woven basket

Graphic surface

Upper circular acrylic vitrine rotates

Bark speciments, 4 to 5, with heartwood specimen underneath

Partition 2, Raw materials, spruce roots

Gravity controlled action

1 Laminate made from native species wood base

2 Bark specimen slider

3 Clear acrylic cylinder

4 Partition graphic surface

6.4 Forest Resources

interactive display

6.5 Tree species

interactive

6.4 Forest Resources Basket interactive

Large clear acyclic cylinder has three vignettes, one showing the raw material used to create a basket, two, a partially woven basket, and finally, the completed basket. The rotating action has a detent that sets the cylinder in place every 120 degrees. Graphic wrapped dividers describe each step.

6.5 Tree type interactive

Sliding bark panel reveals a matching finished wood specimen. The slider returns when released. The sliders correspond to the tree species shown on the graphic M7A in front.

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The Reserve recognizes its location on the traditional lands of the Miluk Coos people who have managed this area for abundance since time immemorial. To ensure ongoing and sound stewardship of this special place and protection of its cultural resources, the Reserve relies on regular consultation and partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. While their story has been told throughout the exhibition, this area brings focus to this and other partnerships in the Reserve.

One feature project that demonstrates the importance of canoe culture is the recovery of a fragment of a Native American canoe that washed out of a creek bed at Sunset Bay State Park in 2015. The artifact has been carefully preserved through a partnership between the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, and the Oregon

Parks and Recreation Department. Displaying the fragment at South Slough Reserve in collaboration with these partners helps to keep the canoe close to where it was found. A commissioned model of an intact canoe provides a sense of scale and completeness.

Other such projects to educate school children and generate awareness of the Slough with other agencies and industries are featured here.

Lastly, an updateable map of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System is featured here to showcase the national network of Reserves and their co-management with other agencies and Tribal

Partnerships

7.1 Partnerships M6

7.2 Canoe case label

Existing artifact case

Existing graphic wall relocated

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Location plan

The center of the gallery is commanded by an interactive, touch-sensitive digital table. Scenarios play out on its surface to re-emphasize the connected nature of the ecological zones in the Reserve.

In several game-like challenges, visitors can role-play organisms (like a hummingbird or a baby crab) and see how they rely on others. As visitors control (or throttle) a natural or unnatural force and degrade or improve one habitat they can see how animal populations and those “downstream” are positively and negatively impacted. They can see how species and habitats benefit from empathetic, compassionate, and responsible interaction from other organisms – including humans.

The Connections table is targeted at illuminating the “big three” initiatives of human engagement in South Slough:

Climate change– Increasing understanding of sea level rise, ocean acidification, impacts on ecosystem function, and communication with the community.

Habitat protection– Monitoring habitat change, implementing ridgetop-to-estuary habitat restoration, and increasing public awareness.

Invasive species – Tracing invasive species, monitoring and reducing impacts, and distributing information about invasive species to audiences.

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Create isometric of South Slough Ecosystems

This is an illustrated example. See the animation at http://bit.ly/3HkA3XI

Use data provided by SSNERR to animate species richness and watershed action

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Location plan http://bit.ly/3HkA3XI https://www.behance.net/gallery/6858601/Worlds-Ecosystem-Services

The Saltmarsh

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The blending of salty and fresh waters

The Saltmarsh

Change in season Neque sumquae asit quis aut etur? Upta debissin rem volenti omniendae es eaquia ad qui quiatio exerunt.Ed quassim aute vent veni a non rectur acestis mo iuscitisim non nienimenia quias rem quunt rem nesci comnia volo mos eumquibus molupta temquis poritia temporehent, sitibus eosandaectat ut mi, nihitati sitatem nem quiam natqui cus

Neque sumquae asit quis aut etur?

Upta debissin rem volenti omniendae es eaquia ad qui quiatio exerunt.Ed quassim aute vent veni a non rectur acestis mo iuscitisim non nienimenia quias rem quunt rem nesci comnia volo mos eumquibus molupta temquis poritia temporehent, sitibus eosan-daectat ut mi, nihitati sitatem nem quiam natqui cus ditasit fugiaturia nam dolecta temquidis

Background image Contains rich, detailed rendering of key eclological elements

Area title and subtitle Title identifies habitat, subtitle evokes wonder

Primary text block 150 -200 words

Secondary story 150 -200 words, smaller title, text; here the same photo is shown at a different season

Ecosystem locator map Created for each area

Ecosystem locator map

Graphic Look and Feel

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A Place of Mixing Franklin Gothic Demi True North Script Franklin Gothic

Typical mural graphic elements See page 18 for notes on implementation

South Slough provides opportunities for living for all of its residents —plants, animals, and peoples—and it’s up to us to ensure its sustainability.

Department colors

Bright grass

Eel grass

Mudflat

Bark Sunlit stem

South Slough National Esturine Research Reserve Visitor Center Exhibits

Project Budget: Exhibit 2/8/2023

2.0 Nature Lodge

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

2.1 Touch Table and stools 24 x 48 EF

2.3 Intro Pylon relocation EF

2.4 Visitor Findings EF

$ 0

3.0 Mudflats, Channels & Eelgrass

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

3.1 P1 graphic panel 24 x 84 Type B EF

3.2 What’s in a Mudflat? Interactive EF

3.4 M1 mural 116 x 92 Type B EF

3.5 C1 Artifact case 24 x 18 x 12 EF

3.7 P2 graphic panel 24 x 86 Type B EF

3.8 M2 mural 116 x 92 Type B EF

3.9 Flip book 20 x 14 EF

$ 0

4.0 Salt Marsh

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

4.1 M5 mural 144 x 93 Type B EF

4.2 Graphic interactives EF

4.4 Salt marsh puzzle 39 x 22 EF

4.5 Flip book 116 x 92 EF

$ 0

5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

5.1 M5 mural 130 x 92 Type B EF

5.2 Skunk cabbage model EF

$ 0

6.0 Upland Forests

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

6.1 M7A mural 116 x 93 Type B EF

6.2 Interactive graphics EF

6.4 Upland Resources (basket) interactive EF

6.5 M7B mural 98 x 93 EF

$ 0

7.0 Partnerships

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

7.1 M8 mural 116 x 92 Type B EF

7.2 Artifact case label 10 x 8 Type C EF

$ 0

Exhibit installation 0

Exhibit construction and installation subtotal $ 0

Contingency 5%

Project total $ 0

South Slough National Esturine Research Reserve Visitor Center Exhibits

Project Budget: Exhibit 2/8/2023

2.0 Nature Lodge

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

2.1 Touch Table and stools 24 x 48 EF

2.3 Intro Pylon relocation EF

2.4 Visitor Findings EF

$ 0

3.0 Mudflats, Channels & Eelgrass

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

3.1 P1 graphic panel 24 x 84 Type B EF

3.2 What’s in a Mudflat? Interactive EF

3.4 M1 mural 116 x 92 Type B EF

3.5 C1 Artifact case 24 x 18 x 12 EF

3.7 P2 graphic panel 24 x 86 Type B EF

3.8 M2 mural 116 x 92 Type B EF

3.9 Flip book 20 x 14 EF

$ 0

4.0 Salt Marsh

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

4.1 M5 mural 144 x 93 Type B EF

4.2 Graphic interactives EF

4.4 Salt marsh puzzle 39 x 22 EF

4.5 Flip book 116 x 92 EF

$ 0

5.0 Fresh Water Wetlands

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

5.1 M5 mural 130 x 92 Type B EF

5.2 Skunk cabbage model EF

$ 0

6.0 Upland Forests

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

6.1 M7A mural 116 x 93 Type B EF

6.2 Interactive graphics EF

6.4 Upland Resources (basket) interactive EF

6.5 M7B mural 98 x 93 EF

$ 0

7.0 Partnerships

Component Unit Spec Source Cost

7.1 M8 mural 116 x 92 Type B EF

7.2 Artifact case label 10 x 8 Type C EF

$ 0

Exhibit installation 0

Exhibit construction and installation subtotal $ 0

Contingency 5%

Project total $ 0

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center Exhibits

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Exhibit Budget Worksheet

08 February 2023

Outer Lobby

Inner Lobby

Existing Exhibit

Location of 1.1 - 1.5 note the owner has not added the monitoring equipment yet

Location 1.6 - 1.8 the table does not exist, note the scenic elements and habitats must be removed

Location of 3.0 Mudflats and Channels

Existing boardwalk and intro pylon Existing flipbook and

2.4 Pylon

View into inner lobby, 2.1 Visitor Map interactive is on right wall Location of area 6.0