This 32-hour course includes:

• history, definition, and principles of interpretation;  presentation and communication skills
• creating programs that are purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic
• incorporating tangible objects and intangible ideas into your programs
• course materials, coffee breaks with snacks daily

NAI certification requirements:
open-book exam; program outline; 10-minute presentation and full participation in all sessions.    

Your instructor:
Wren Smith is a Certified Interpretive Trainer for NAI with over 25 years experience as an interpretive naturalist and trainer for parks, nature centers and retreats. Wren has conducted regional and national training sessions for NAI and other related organizations. Although Wren engagingly weaves together art, science, history and natural history to create memorable interpretive experiences, her real talent is helping others become more effective at communicating the facts and passion central to the places they love. The National Association for Interpretation awarded Wren with the Outstanding Interpreter for Region 3 in 2004 and the Outstanding Legacy Feature Article in 2006 for her article, Restorying the Wild.

The Workshop Setting:
All sessions will take place at Bernheim’s Education Center and begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5:30  p.m.

Food:
Participants may bring their own sack lunch or purchase food from the Bernheim Visitor. located a short walk from the Education Center. Light refreshments will be provided daily during the breaks.

Lodging:
The closest lodging may be found in Shepherdsville approxmately 5 miles from Bernheim. For information about lodging and meals go to www.travelbullitt.org. 

*We may have limited housing availble on a first come first serve bases for a minimum charge.

Class size is limited to 15 to ensure individual attention.

COST:

• Regular Fee -$353 for non NAI-members (includes instructor fee $220,  1-year NAI  Assoc Standard  Membership $45, Certification fee $80 and course materials $8. Total Regular Fee- $353
• Other Options:
  • Option 1- Already a member of NAI?  Cost is $308
  • Option 2 -Don’t want NAI membership?  Cost is $365 (higher certification fee for non-members)
  • Option 3- Training without certification Cost is $273 (includes NAI membership)

To register:
Complete the following registration form and send a check made out to Bernheim to: Bernheim, P.O. Box 130, Clermont, KY 40110. Or you can register by credit call by calling (502) 955- 8512. Registration is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Questions?
Call Wren Smith at (502) 955 – 9512 ext. 227 or email her at wren@bernheim.org. You will be contacted with a confirmation letter, map, and directions. Wren can also be reached at 859-797-2484.

**Optional expense:
$130 for certification library can be ordered in advance. This set is a valuable reference library to which you’ll refer throughout your career.The six texts, which are necessary for completion of the open-book exam, will be provided for student use during the workshop.However, for those who wish to purchase their own texts NAI offers a discounted package price of $120 + $10 shipping. You may call NAI at 888-900-8283, ask to order the “certification library” and have these books shipped to you.  You may also wish to order a copy of Personal Interpretation for an addition $10.00

NOTE: This is a lot of material to absorb. Advance reading of these texts is HIGHLY recommended; it will leave you more time to focus on class activities and evening assignments. The texts are: Environmental Interpretation by Sam Ham; Interpreting Our Heritage by Freeman Tilden; Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources by Knudsen, Cable & Beck; Interpretation for the 21st Century by Beck & Cable; Sharing Nature with Children by Joseph Cornell; Interpreting for Park Visitors by Bill Lewis. This set is a basic reference library to which you’ll refer throughout your career.