Process of Interpretive Planning Workshop
May 8-12, 2017
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR)
131 Waquoit Highway,
Waquoit, MA, 02536
This 5-day workshop builds upon your experience and knowledge of interpretation to create an understanding of a basic, comprehensive, interpretive planning process. It's a great way to train to become an interpretive planner and to help you along the pathway of attaining certification as a CIP.
During this course, participants will learn key essentials in interpretive planning including topics such as identifying and profiling target audiences, developing a theme hierarchy, choosing media and evaluating impact. Throughout the course, participants will take part in practicums designed to put new content into practice, utilizing our host site to develop key aspects of an interpretive plan.
Please note that though this workshop is not required for participants to apply for a Certified Interpretive Planner certification, participating in the course will meet one of the requirements for submittal.
Logistics
WBNERR is providing lodging onsite through their Gate House which offers a small kitchen, sitting area, 2 full bathrooms/showers plus a half bath and 3 bedrooms (with 2 bunk beds per room) which sleep a total of 12 persons bunk style. The accommodations are simple, and towels bed linens/sleeping bag need to be brought by guests. The cost is $20 per night and reservations can be made through Laurie Tompkins at laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also many motels and B&Bs in the Waquoit/Falmouth area.
Meals
Each day mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks will be provided. All other meals are on your own.
Airport
The closest airports to the training site include: TF Green- near Providence, Rhode Island which is a 1.25 hour drive from the training site or Logan International Airport in Boston, MA - About 1.5 hour drive. Logan also has good bus service to Falmouth, MA.
Registration and More Information
Cost for this pilot workshop is $550 for members/$625 for nonmembers.