Inglis Falls Conservation Area Survey July 2, 2019 The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is undertaking a Management Plan for the Inglis Falls Conservation Area and Arboretum. The purpose of this process is to better understand the issues, challenges, and potentials for the Inglis Falls Conservation Area, and to develop a Plan that will assist with the protection, conservation, and management of the property within an ecosystem framework and, in consultation with the community, to ensure watershed health, public enjoyment, and environmental and financial sustainability. The responses collected from this survey will be utilized to inform our ongoing planning for visitor experiences and to refine the planning process. What month did you most recently visit Inglis Falls Conservation Area?Please select your answerJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Have you visited Inglis Falls Conservation Area before?YesNo If yes, how often fo you visit this Conservation area? Daily Weekly Monthly A few times a year Once a year Less than once a year Do you have a Season Pass for 2019?YesNo If yes, What is main motivation for purchasing pass? Free parking Support Conservation Authority I don’t purchase a Season Pass Other (please specify)Comments What is your Average Length of Stay? Less than 1 hour 1-2 hours 3-5 hours 5+ hours What time of day do you prefer to visit? Early morning Late Morning Early afternoon Late Afternoon Early evening Varies What was the Number of People in your Party on last visit? 1 2-3 4-6 7+ What was the main reason for your most recent visit? Rest, relax and escape urban life Learn about native plants and animals Trail System Participate in organized event Enjoy nature and scenery Spend time with family and friends To see the waterfall Photography To engage in recreational activities (hiking, biking, running, etc. To take your dog for a walk Summer Day Camp Organized Education Program (specify) Other (please specify)Comments Which activities do you typically participate in at Inglis Falls Conservation Area? Hiking/Walking Running Mountain Biking Dog Walking Snowshoeing Picnicking Cross-country skiing Fishing Photography Volunteer Events (e.g. Tree Planting, Garbage Cleanup, BioBlitz, etc.) Snowmobiling Community Events Summer Day Camp Organized Education Program (specify) Other (please specify)Comments What activities or amenities do you think should be added at Inglis Falls Conservation Area? Mountain Biking / Fat Biking Geocaching Workshops or guided hikes Horseback Riding Self-guided interpretive hikes Food service Additional viewing platforms Accessible trail network Wetland boardwalks More trails Wedding and/or event facilities Other (please specify)Comments Please rate the following from 1 to 5 (with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent): a. State of Conservation Area 1 2 3 4 5 b. Quality of Trails 1 2 3 4 5 c. Quality of Signage 1 2 3 4 5 d. Availability of Parking 1 2 3 4 5 e. Cost of Parking 1 2 3 4 5 When visiting a Conservation Area, how important is each of the following to your visit? (with 1 being not important and 5 being very important) a. Access to friendly, responsive staff 1 2 3 4 5 b. Useful visitor guides and trail maps available 1 2 3 4 5 c. Clear information about rules and visitor safety 1 2 3 4 5 d. Access to clean washroom facilities 1 2 3 4 5 e. Sheltered picnic areas 1 2 3 4 5 f. Access to picnic tables and benches 1 2 3 4 5 g. Well-kept roads and parking areas 1 2 3 4 5 h. Interpretive Signage 1 2 3 4 5 i. Weekend programing (guided hikes, workshops, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 j. Accessible features for those with limited mobility 1 2 3 4 5 The following information is optional but very helpful to GSCA for planning purposes.Postal Code or Zip Code Age Category (optional) 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-64 65-74 75 years or older Which Gender Identity do you most identify with (optional) Female Male Transgender gender variant prefer not to answer Comments or Questions
