Dakota County wanted interpretation specialists on the team carrying out Phase I implementation of the Minnesota River Greenway Cultural Resources Interpretive Plan at the Big Rivers regional trail overlook in Mendota Heights, MN. The design team of Miller Dunwiddie and SRF Consulting led the project with architecture and landscape design services, and 106 Group provided interpretive planning and design.
Scope
Our team developed interpretive messaging and outdoor interpretive signage from concept through production-ready files for six locations at the Big Rivers Regional Trail overlook. We participated in design team meetings and communicated and collaborated closely with the design team and Dakota County Parks to develop creative and meaningful interpretive exhibits. Our team included Dakota culture and language specialists Gwen Westerman and Glenn Wasicuna, who provided interpretive content for two locations, Dakota language translation, and English and Dakota audio.
Outcome
Visitors to Big Rivers Regional Trail overlook will find interpretive content and design incorporated into the site amenities. Creative design and signage interpret the site’s natural and cultural resources, and Dakota people’s connection to this place and other related places. Interpretation also will encourage visitors to enjoy the recreational opportunities while being good stewards of trail resources.
