April 8–12, 2024
Three Rivers Park District, Richardson Nature Center
8737 E. Bush Lake Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55438
Instructor: Dave Bucy
About the Course
Creating effective interpretation begins with interpretive planning. Interpretive plans lay the foundation for the entire experience visitors have at a site. This course will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the interpretive planning process, so that you can create more integrated interpretive plans that support both orientation and interpretation.
During this course, you will learn about the basic principles of communication and how to apply them when designing visitor experiences. You will discover how to identify key audiences, develop a theme hierarchy, and choose appropriate interpretive media. Throughout the course, you will take part in activities designed to put new skills into practice and will gain practical experience working on a team by collaborating to create one element of an interpretive plan for the host site.
Registration Rates
$650 NAI member
$725 Non-member (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)
Airport
The closest major airport is Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Lodging
There are many lodging options nearby including:
- DoubleTree by Hilton
- Hampton Inn
- Hilton Garden
- Holiday Inn
- La Quinta Inn & Suites
- Sheraton
- Staybridge Suites
- Renaissance
Site Information
The course will be held at Richardson Nature Center. More arrival logistics will be shared upon registering. Course participants will have access to a staff kitchen with a refrigerator and freezer. There are also many options for meals within a 5-10 minute drive of the site.
Cell service can be spotty on site because of the surrounding hills, but the WiFi signal is strong and reliable.
Contact Information
For more information about the course, please contact NAI at training@interpnet.com.
Special Terms and Cancellation
Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment. Please register but do not book any non-refundable travel arrangements until at least one month before the course. NAI is not responsible for refunding travel and/or accommodation costs. In the event that this course is canceled, NAI will contact you and you will receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel your registration, cancellations cannot be made by phone and must be emailed to training@interpnet.com. Cancellations requested before March 22, 2024 will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee; after this date no refunds will be issued.