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| HISTORY |
The
National Association for Interpretation (NAI) was formed in 1988
from two existing organizations—the Association of Interpretive
Naturalists (AIN) and the Western Interpreters'  Association
(WIA). AIN was created in 1954 and WIA in 1965 to provide training
and networking opportunities for interpreters of natural and cultural
history in nonformal settings (parks, zoos, nature centers, museums,
and aquaria).
From 1954 to 1988, the Association of Interpretive Naturalists and Western
Interpreters Association operated as two separate professional organizations
with offices in Needwood, Maryland, and Sacramento, California, respectively.
After merging to form NAI in 1988, a partnership was created with Colorado
State University's Department of Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism.
CSU students work in the National Office as interns and work-study employees.
In June 2004, NAI moved into a new national office and training facility
in the historic Old Town of Fort Collins, Colorado. Please feel free to
visit us at 230 Cherry Street! |
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