Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 2009; There are 103 sessions listed.

Wednesday, November 18

10:45 AM–11:45 AM

Beneficial Strategies and Games for IPM Gisellle Cosentino Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Integrated Pest Management is a difficult concept to teach but can be even more challenging to make fun! This hands-on workshop will feature games or activities about the IPM Pyramid, garden pest/friends, invasive plants and the bioaccumulation of pesticides in ecosystems.

Developing a Training & Coaching Manual for Anyone Who's Ever Wished for a One Stop Shop Laura Sturtz , Dr. Theresa Coble Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision Learn how to deliver up to the minute interpretive training and coaching at your site. This presentation will introduce and distribute a manual that incorporates current interpretive concepts, provides supporting curriculum and session outlines, and details hands-on activities for each step of the way.

Give the People What They Want. A Revolution in Living History: Authenticity! John C.F. Luzader , Jerri S. Spellman Summary +/- Track: Cultural & Living History Interpretation Recent studies indicate that above all else visitors want authentic and accurate programming. Providing just enterpretainment is past. Audiences trust historic and cultural sites to provide them with authentic presentations.

Innovation, Inspiration, Design - Facilitating connections through non-traditional interpr Jane Beattie CIT Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism Using creative examples from around the world, including the presenters site, this presentation hopes to provide inspiration and ideas on how interpretation can be used in non-traditional ways as a tool for growth and opportunity at any site to facilitate connection to meanings.

Interpretation By Design: Graphic Design Basics for Heritage Interpreters Shea Lewis , Paul Caputo, MFA, CIT Summary +/- Track: Visual Communications Have you been thrust into the role of graphic designer because you're the only person at your site who knows how to turn on a computer? This session will address using interpretive principles to make decisions about type, color, and composition.

Navigating Brain Research: Revolutionizing Interpretation Practice J. Joy James, Ph.D. Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques What does brain research say about learning? How can this science be used to revolutionize interpretation? This session will discuss brain research and strategies that can be employed by interpreters.

OnCell Systems Inc. Cell Phone Based Interpretation Mr. Thomas B. Dunne Sr., CEO and President Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Explore the benefits of cell phone based interpretation. We'll discuss the cost effective, interactive, low maintenance and environmentally friendly methods of interpretation OnCell Systems offers users.

Reach for the Stars: Exploring Cross-curricular Possibilities in Planetarium Programming Vicki Trimble CIG, CIT , Heather Runyan CIG Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques There is more to teach in the sky than stars. Experience a cross-curricular planetarium program that uses songs and storytelling to connect the stars to people they influenced.

Tilden's Titillating Principles Jay M. Robinson Jr Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques This session explores Tilden's principles of effective interpretation and demonstrates interpretive techniques. The instructor delivers the presentation in the character of a venerable Park Ranger.

Using Technology in Creating Youth based Community Partnerships Julia Mize , Dan Gagnon , Noreen O'Connell , Nancy Holcomb Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Boston NHP rangers and volunteers will walk the audience through the steps of creating a community partnership to create a video production.

1:00 PM–2:00 PM

Back to Basics with the P.A.C.K. program Sarah Keating Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Join us in exploring The P.A.C.K.(Park Adventure & Creativity Kit) program, a backpack of tools & ideas to bring visitors back to the basics of enjoying the outdoors.

Congratulations! It's a Discovery Center! Michael Venuti Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision A look at the process used in the planning, design and retrofit of a 5,000 square foot Discovery Center. Includes green building practices (LEED certification), exhibit development and marketing activities.

Discovering Hannah: An Icon for Interpreting Revolutionary Times for Multiple Audiences Ajena Cason Rogers Summary +/- Track: Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Shares how research into the life of Hannah Till, an African American woman involved in the American Revolution, led to a series of programs designed to address several different audiences.

Doing it right: Successful elements in Lake Fort Smith's State Park boat tour Gregory M. Benton, Ph.D., C.I.T., C.I.G Summary +/- Track: Research Visitor interviews from a study revealed (a) program theme in agreement with goals, (b) rich description of props and interactive experiences, and (c) positive visitor evaluation of interpreter style.

Interpretation for the Retail Sector Andrew West Summary +/- Track: Visual Communications Interpretation in the retail sector, if done right, can be used to enhance the interpretive experience of your site.

Interpretation in a Changing Climate, Changing Our Approach Lisbeth Bornhofft, CIG , Lindsay Burlton , John Anderson , Jim Covel Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues The oceans are changing in significant ways. Based on an ongoing collaboration, a panel of aquarium experts will explore the challenges and successes of interpreting these complex changes.

Interpreting the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Alec Gillman , Tim Rayworth Summary +/- Track: Cultural & Living History Interpretation Experience the legacy of the historic CCC program through low-budget, small-scale living history and 21st century technology.

Interpretive Programs for the Multicultural Interests of Patrons at an Urban Park Diana Errico-Topolski , Marci Montrose Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education This is a presentation on the growing success of environmentally motivated interpretive programs, with emphasis on 2 day camps, at a small urban US Army Corps of Engineers park.

Navigating the World's Easiest Stories and Crafts Linda M. Yemoto Summary +/- Track: Arts in Interpretation This presentation will teach participants how to tell several simple stories that will enhance their nature education programs. Participants will also make five easy, inexpensive nature crafts.

Planning for Interactive Interpretation: Choosing the Right Media for your Organization, Story, and Audience Chris Evans , Julie Cutler, CIP Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Increasingly interpretive sites are hosting audiences that are constantly plugged in. Does this mean we should create plugged-in interpretation? Or, do we also need to help audiences unplug? Can we do both? Learn how to achieve great interactive interpretation whether plugged in or not.

The Evaluation Process: A Stimulus for Positive Growth in Programming Vuyo Hlabano CIG, MSEd Summary +/- Track: Research The following aspects of program evaluation are paramount: presentation evaluation, facilitator evaluation, and facility evaluation. A process will be described by which interpretive sites can develop evaluation instruments.

Trail Discovery Guides: Highest visitor response for lowest cost. Donald Watson, CIP Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Approaches to interpretation of trails are compared. The highest response / lowest cost are discovery-based trail books that engage visitors in mutual learning, with assignments for all ages and abilities.

2:15 PM–3:15 PM

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: A Success Story about Agency Adoption and Team Teaching of the CIG Program Kelly Farrell, CHI, CIT , Jay S. Miller, CIP, CIT , Sarah Keating, CHI, CIT , Vicki Trimble, CIG, CIT Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision As Arkansas State Parks has navigated change in interpretation in the past few years, we find that NAI's certification curriculum brings everyone in our agency to a higher level of professionalism. Hear how we achieved near-total agency adoption of the NAI certification programs and share tips for merging agency training with NAI's methods.

Around the Bend and Back: Keeping Interest Alive After the Program Robert D. Bixler, CIT , Joy James , Chris Brabander Summary +/- Track: Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Life histories of environmental professionals indicate that they were continuously involved in environmental activities into adulthood. This presentation provides ways to continue visitor involvement after the interpretive program has ended.

Climate Change, the Lighter Side: Conveying Hope with Innovation and Humor John Morris , Anita Davis , Ruth Paglierani , C.J. Rea Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues Climate changes often create feelings of gloom with their complexity and overwhelming nature. By emphasizing hope, instead, these techniques clarify and demonstrate success by leaving audiences light-hearted and optimistic.

Create the Great Good Place Alyse Cadez Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism It's about the person in front of you. This is a diverse culture, make sure your organization is sending the right signals to the customers at every level: service; attitude; consistency.

Extreme Makeover: Informal Interp Edition Sonya Berger , Betty Lyle Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques It is time to demolish outdated ideas about informal visitor contacts. Equip yourself with the right tools to renovate your interpretive programs from the ground up.

Heavy Rocks and Sexy Flowers: Enlisting Citizens as Stewards and Scientists Julia Goren, CIG, CIT Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation Ask a visitor to carry a heavy rock up a mountain? Sure you can! Engage the public and learn how to transform your visitors into active stewards and citizen scientists.

Mix method evaluations: What they reveal and how to conduct them successfully under OMB guidelines Tammy Roberson , Dr. Theresa G. Coble , Dr. David Smaldone , Catherine McCarthy, M.S. , Laura Miller , Sam Vaughan Summary +/- Track: Research This mixed method evaluation reveals how visitors make intellectual and emotional connections to exhibits at Central High School NHS. Learn how to design an evaluation that will provide rich assessment data but will not require OMB approval.

Nature-based Tourism Organizations as Place Builders in the Natural Environment Richard Jurin, Ph.D. Summary +/- Track: Research Interpretation fosters meaningful connections between participants and nature. Despite this implication little is known about how nature-based tourism organizations use interpretation and place-building as management tools.

Unplugging Urban Youth Stacy E. Duke Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues The Hoosier National Forest initiated a new outdoor education program targeting urban, underserved youth called Kids Unplugged. Learn about the success of this program and how to duplicate it.

Where Do You Wear Your Breast? Patricia Perry Summary +/- Track: Cultural & Living History Interpretation From stockings to corsets, hats to gowns, we examine economical ways to create female costumes from 1650-1900 for your living history presentation.

Thursday, November 19

8:00 AM–10:00 AM

"Traces of the Trade - Our Industrial Economy & Slavery: Film & Discussion Ranger Chuck Arning , Pleun Bouricius , Ranger Frank Barrows Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues A special discussion screening of the documentary film "Traces of the Trade" with a follow-up discussion of the business of slavery & the northern economy prior to the Civil War.

Acting for Interpreters - Shared Skills! anthony t. wrobel Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques There are performance skills the trained actor makes use of that complement and support interpreting. This workshop will explore some of the mutual skills required for performance and presentation.

Beach Navigation Phil Broder Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation There's more to the beach than sand and water. Check out a beach's P.A.R.T.S., learn beachcombing classification, and figure out how to interpret a landscape that changes hourly.

Forty-one Tips for Powerful Interpretive Writing Alan Leftridge Summary +/- Track: Visual Communications This session is packed with more than 41 tips and skills you will use every day to make your writing snap with clarity, impact, influence and get results.

GPS-Triggered Location-Based Technologies at Parks Canada: The Explora Project Morag Hutcheson , Mr. Christophe Rhin Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Parks Canada shares its findings from the Explora pilot: a research project designed to assess the potential for location-based technologies to enhance learning and visitor experience at heritage sites.

Guestology - Who is that mystery guest? Kevin Wright, CIG Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism Understanding the guest's motivation to visit your site allows you to create a unique and more memorable guest experience.

Navigating and Exploring the Outdoors with Aldo Leopold Janine Kohn , Mary Moulton Summary +/- Track: Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Aquaria Join us as we showcase the new LEP Activities designed for interpreters. Using Leopold's writings, discover fresh ways to connect youth and families to the outdoors at your site!

Not-so-Junior Rangers, GPS Gurus, Citizen Scientists: Interpretation for the Future Emily Guss , Sue Vezeau Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Has your program attendance dropped? Learn techniques for attracting ALL ages through GPS technology, citizen science, podcasts, and innovative "make-and-take" demonstrations used by Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Includes evaluation summary.

The Flipbook Nightmare! Megan Watham Summary +/- Track: Visual Communications Outdoor flipbooks are the perfect graphic solution for an ever-changing information station. Megan Watham will present the end-results after years of flipbook design frustration. Learn her "dirty" story.

The Interpretive Imagination: Planting the Seeds of Creative Programming Wren Smith , Tavia Cathcart CIG Summary +/- Track: Arts in Interpretation In this interactive session we will explore how the imagination, in concert with other interpretive essentials, can broaden our interpretive horizons; creating programs that are more meaningful, memorable, and fun.

The TR Tour - A Fifty-State First Person Interpretive Adventure Joe Wiegand Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism This presentation not only provides a trendous review of the conservation and public service ethics associated with Theodore Roosevelt, the TR Tour inspires other interpreters to "broaden their horizons."

Using Technology to Go Outside Cindy Samples Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation We will go outside and use a Global Positioning Satellite Receivers (GPSr) to find a hidden treasure. GPSr are a tool that blends technology and the outdoors. Learn how to use a GPS so you can add this technology to your teacher workshops and events to connect people with nature.

10:30 AM–12:30 PM

"Let's take an Interpretive Walk!" Wil Reding Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Let us get outside, here in Hartford and share tips and tricks of our interpretive skills with one another!

"SO WHAT?" - Creating Themes Jeff Miller Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Are your visitors and guests leaving and then saying SO WHAT? Are they just getting a bunch of Interpredata or Interpretainment? Get them to say WOW when they leave. This Hands-On Workshop will show you how to easily develop themes for your interpretive presentations and products.

A Point in Time Erin Kinal , Laura Bried Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Wouldn't it be great to interpret the unique aspects of your site using GPS technology? Engage students by charting natural and human-induced changes using GPS and digital cameras.

Become a Sky Ranger! Kevin Poe , Dr. Suzy Gurton , Anna Hurst , Angie Richman , Pablo Nelson Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation Continue International Year of Astronomy helping audiences learn more about astronomy through interpretive activities designed by NASA and refined by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and NPS Dark Rangers.

Case Study: Acadia's Residential Education Tools and Activities You Can Use Kate Petrie , Ardrianna McLane Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Acadia National Park's residential education program has been going strong for 18 years. Learn how to transfer its successes to your education program: practice and share hands-on activities.

Interpreting Wildland Fire in the National Parks Rudy Evenson , Barb Stewart , Traci Weaver , Marianne Mills , Mike Adams , Katie Budzinski Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Get informed and inspired by five examples of fire interpretation programs from Yellowstone to the Everglades! Learn how the National Park Service lets science tell the story of fire ecology.

Maple Sugaring: How A Volunteer-Led Interpretive Program Inspired A Valley Valerie Paul , Suzanne Buchanan CIG CIGT Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Hear how a single interpretive program revived the classic New England tradition of making maple syrup in the Blackstone Valley of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Meaningful Media--The Power of Text, Images and Interpretive Design Becky Lacome, CIT , Betsy Ehrlich , Roberta Wendel Summary +/- Track: Visual Communications This session explores the interpretive potential of key media components. Participants will consider the individual power of text and images, then discover the powerful essentials of interpretive design and composition.

Singing History [In Connecticut, New England & and beyond!] Tom Callinan Summary +/- Track: Arts in Interpretation Participants will hear Tom's original compositions about historic places, people and events, and the creative process. Hands-on rhythm instruments; group-singing; and creating a collaborative song.

The Coach's Equation: Coaching for Interpretive Success Tess Shatzer Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision Through discussion, hands-on activities, role play, and self-assessment, participants will gain basic skills for conducting solid interpretive coaching sessions with seasonal and permanent staff.

The Soulful Landscape: Articulating our Stories of Place and Belonging Erica Wheeler Summary +/- Track: Arts in Interpretation An inspirational and participatory workshop. Designed to help you articulate your stories of place, so you can inspire others to do the same. Effective tools for connecting people and place offered.

Underwater wonders, mysteries below the earth's surface, and Sea to Shining Sea, LIVE Susan Teel , Julia Washburn , Kimberly Mann-Bruch , Pablo Bryant , Shannon Trimboli , Richard Curry Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Take a ride aboard a remotely operated submersible, built by students, as you tour a coral nursery, don your headlamp for a trip to the dark depths below the earth's surface and explore underwater crevices of tidepools.

2:15 PM–3:15 PM

Best Practices: Bird Feeding Stations - Keep Birds Safe and the Interpretation Powerful John Schaust , Michael Carlo Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation Interpretative activities that utilize properly maintained bird feeding stations can be extremely effective in introducing visitors to the world of birds and their role in the environment.

Bringing Monarch Butterfly's into the Classroom Kim Hammel Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Learn ways to inspire and educate young students by bringing monarch butterfly's into the classroom by using live monarch larva, puppets, and crafts.

Creating a Hawaiian cultural 'live-in' center at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Jon J Jokiel , Dr. Theresa Coble , Fred Cachola Summary +/- Track: Cultural & Living History Interpretation In North Kona, Hawaii a project has begun to build a cultural 'live-in' center for native Hawaiians in an unique national park. This center will be a place for them to reconnect to traditions once practiced by their ancestors.

Fishing & Aquatic Education Programs that Promote Environmental Stewardship Christine McCart , Laurie Root, CIG Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Join us for a fun session on how to use aquatic education to promote land-ethic. It includes a summary of research, a discussion of exemplary programs, an activity, handouts.

Interpreting Rare and Endangered Species in Southern California Kelley Reetz, CIT , Evelyn Brown, CIT , Brian Hughes, CIG , Meghan Sherburn Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation Discover the rare and unique world of endangered species found in southern California. Through crafts, games and other hands-on activities, explore how to incorporate this sensitive topic into your programs.

Interpreting the Alaska National Park Experience: Creating Marketing Products Using "Ladders of Meanings" Chay Runnels , John Morris Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism The Alaska Experience project used innovative techniques to assess tourist meanings, motivations, and preferences regarding their Alaska experience. Resulting insights led to the development of interpretive marketing products for the Alaska Region.

Navigating change: life cycle of an audio tour! Catherine McCarthy, M.S. , Dava Davy McGahee Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Follow the step by step process of the development of the cell phone audio tour at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Compare the Missions tour with the Mp3 audio tour installed at the Alamo. Analyze visitor feedback and cost/benefits of both systems.

Peer Coaching: How to start a coaching program using entry level staff Elizabeth Evans , Brendan Wilson , Chris Poissant Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision Learn how three park guides designed a peer coaching program to improve the quality their site's interpretive efforts. Speakers will share examples of evaluation templates and timelines for success.

Relocation: Telling Painful Stories from Multiple Perspectives Lisa Matlock , Nancy Hadlock , Richard Potashin , Jenni Burr , Lynda Doucette Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues Examples of mandatory relocations can be found across the United States and throughout its' history. This panel discussion will present a range of relocations stories and methods to tell these stories in a sensitive and honest way.

Thursday, November 19

2:15 PM–3:15 PM

Resume Writing Interpretive Career Fair Summary +/- Track:

Thursday, November 19

2:15 PM–3:15 PM

Searching for the Mother Road Planning Interpretive Experiences along Route 66 Ron Zimmerman , Jim Buchholz Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Join Tod and Buz on a carefree adventure exploring the legends, myths, and mishaps on the world's most famous highway. Gain insights into successful scenic byway interpretive planning.

W.S.I.: Wild Scene Investigation Don Simons Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation This session presents ideas and various methods for collecting evidence and data, which can improve tracking programs. Methods for enhancing observation skills are demonstrated.

Saturday, November 21

10:15 AM–11:15 AM

Building Bridges between Higher Education and Interpretation Jennifer Sykes, M.Ed, CIG , Barbara Woodford, M.Ed,CIM CIT Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues This session explores the relationship formed between a higher education institution and a state park in order to integrate aspects of formal education into interpretative programming.

Can I Quote You On That? Matthew Greuel, CIG Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Bring your program alive through the words and thoughts of other relevant figures. Explore and discuss details, nuances, and issues of this fun and compelling technique.

Capturing Untold Stories with Digital Storytelling Christie Anastasia , Jay Elhard , Kristen Friesen , David Tomeo Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation Join us to explore digital storytelling as a technology-based tool to connect audiences to the outdoors.

Climate Change 101: The Science, the Controversy Ashley Berkler , John Morris , Anita Davis , Ruth Paglierani , C.J. Rea Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues Are you overwhelmed or daunted by climate change science? Learn the basics of climate change science as well as strategies and techniques for successfully interpreting this controversial topic.

Customer Service: The 5 Pilars to building a motivated service culture Thomas S. Larkin Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision Although people make and break your visitor experience, they are usually following someone's lead. Learn the five pillars of leading and developing culture with 'developmental' coaching.

Getting Local Families Into Parks Cynthia Ocel Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Three popular family events at Acadia National Park - the Acadia Quest, Family Fun Day, and Junior Ranger Day - will be outlined including program partners, activities, logistics, marketing, and costs.

Having & Eating Your Cake: Using Fee-Based Education to Fulfill Your Mission. David Tomeo Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism Using creative approaches, Alaska Geographic generates revenue from custom education with the tourism industry & uses proceeds to reach underserved audiences. This presentation will walk through examples of these tourism programs.

Interview Techniques: Dos and Don'ts Interpretive Career Fair Summary +/- Track:

Outside In, Inside Out Janik Cazabon , Boyd Laanstra Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism Outside funding and multiple stakeholders can drive program planning out of control. This workshop will case study an NCC personalized interpretation program at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Revolutionize Your Staff Training Approach - Do It Yourself Tips Brenda Lackey Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Needing effective tips for training your seasonal or front-line staff to develop interpretive programs? Discover helpful program development and communication techniques that will make your job easier and produce more effective interpreters at your site.

Small Budget, Big Impact: Classroom EE Programs To Use In Any State Laura Rowan, CIG , Amy Henry Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Maryland DNR employees describe two successful environmental education programs that could be replicated with a minimal budget in other states: TEAM DNR and Raising Horseshoe Crabs in the Classroom.

2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Beyond the School Bell Karin Hostetter , Gary Outlaw Summary +/- Track: Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Reaching underserved audiences, educating students, and accessing new funding streams can all be achieved by partnering with schools and becoming part of their out-of-school time programs.

Breaking the Ice - Water Safety Quiz used to entice visitors Ken Wilk Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques The Water Safety Quiz is an interactive program that the Kansas City District and Tulsa District have been using for the past two years at events, schools, and other presentations.

Community-based Cemetery Interpretation: Developing Heritage Tourism in East Texas Theresa Coble , Robin Williams , Dava McGahee , Rachel Galan , Chay Runnels , Richard Brooks Summary +/- Track: Interpretation and Tourism Cemeteries are ubiquitous. Genealogy is America's fastest growing hobby. Why not take advantage of these trends using GIS and web technologies to promote cemetery tourism at the regional level?

Creating a Birder-Friendly National Wildlife Refuge System Mike Carlo , John Schaust CIG Summary +/- Track: Natural History Interpretation The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Birding Initiative works to improve interpretive opportunities for birders and increase visitor satisfaction throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Exploring Mobile Media: The New Frontier Of Interpretation Craig Rademacher, Ph.D. Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation This presentation will examine the scope and potential influence of mobile and locative media on on-site interpretation and outreach programming in national parks and other public lands.

Finding Poetry in Interpretation and Life Will La Page, PhD Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Explores the enormous potential of our second oldest form of interpretation for making emotional connections in the 21st Century using techniques that any interpreter can apply in any interpretive situation.

Freelance Interpretation - You Can Do It! Liz Thompson Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Do you have a passion that needs a new outlet? Break into the world of freelance speaking and reap the rewards of increased self-confidence, networking, and supplemental income.

Incorporating Science into Summertime Fun: Two Youth Camp Models at Denali NPP Kristen Friesen , Jenni Burr Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Join Denali NPP educators to explore strategies for integrating science and research into summer camps for youth.

National Park Service Interpretive Media Exhibits and Waysides: The World of FMSS Carolyn Richard Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues Learn how to become better stewards for wayside and exhibit assets and stay current through an overview of FMSS/Maximo, required software for NPS Interpreters just launched in October 2009.

Partnering with Kindergarten Teachers for Great Field Trips to Your Site Zackery Zdinak , Andrea Andretta, M. Ed. Summary +/- Track: Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Today's education standards expect more from Kindergarten visits to museums and parks. Learn ways you can partner with teachers to serve 4-6 year olds with effective experiential learning.

Protecting your Digital Life Dr. Philip Smartt, CIT Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation This session will discuss the various pitfalls of a digital existence and how to avoid them. Included will be a discussion about what employers and job seekers need to know.

The Master Wildlife Conservationist Program: Volunteerism at Its Best Laura Rogers-Castro , Tom Guerin Summary +/- Track: Administration and Supervision The Master Wildlife Conservationist volunteer program continues to generate interest in its seventh year. Why is it popular? What are the pros and cons of this volunteer program?

3:15 PM–4:15 PM

"Design As Interpretation" : How Visual Communication can be both medium and message Jo Ann Secor, M.S. , Christina Lyons , Lee H. Skolnick, FAIA , Eric Siegel Summary +/- Track: Visual Communications Session will explore how visual communication can be both the content and the tool for delivering information...interpretive graphics can play a critical role in conveying ideas through multiple platforms

Connections of Caring: A Study of Seattle Aquarium Volunteer Beach Naturalists Theresa Coble Summary +/- Track: Research Cemeteries are ubiquitous. Genealogy is America's fastest growing hobby. Why not take advantage of these trends using GIS and web technologies to promote cemetery tourism at the regional level?

Crime? Tips for preventing and addressing those "little" problems James Bennett , Erin Bennett Summary +/- Track: Critical Issues Participate in an audience involved discussion and presentation on simple steps that can be taken to prevent crime and how to gently educate visitors on safety without turning away visitors.

Get REV'd up: Restoration, Education and Volunteers Building Stewardship Joshua D. Hoines , Allison Brody , Amanda Rowland , Beth Barrie Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Restoration scientists, environmental Educators and Volunteer coordinators will share a successful model for REVing people up about stewardship. Learn tips and tricks for developing your own REVolutionary event .

GPS Interpretive Devices to Enhance Visitor Experiences and Expand Access Mr. Wm. Lee Little , Ms. Nikki Howells Summary +/- Track: Technology in Interpretation GPS interpretive technology offers a wealth of unique features to make meaning for a broader cross-section of visitors in a cutting-edge format that connects with the technology generation.

If the Mountains Could Bark - Visitor Impact of Glacier Bay National Park Cruise Programs Doug Knapp, Ph.D. , James Farmer Ph.D. Summary +/- Track: Research This presentation will review the results of interviews of participants who visited Glacier Bay National Park via cruise ship or the Glacier Bay Lodge boat in the Summer of 2008.

Soar with Project Butterfly WINGS Marilyn M. Martin Summary +/- Track: Environmental Education Engage youth with butterflies! WINGS encourages youth to discover the world of butterflies as they transform from beginner to engaged citizen scientist. Fourth through eighth grade youth investigate butterflies and share sightings online. Workshop will include sample activities.

Soothing Savage Beasts Scott Mair Summary +/- Track: Arts in Interpretation Music is one of the most versatile and powerful tools available to interpreters. We'll look at it's powerful effects and some simple techniques for writing your own songs.

Teen Transformation: Masks, Mitotes, and Music Dava Davy McGahee, M.S., M.A. , Catherine McCarthy, M.A. Summary +/- Track: Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Teen Transformation: Masks, Mitotes, Music Curriculum-based education program involves teens! Masks, ceremonial mitotes and instruments inspire mask painting. Teens identify with native hunters' and gatherers transformation to Spanish colonial farmers.

The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks: Interpreting Wilderness in an Dynamic Urban Landscape Evelyn Brown, CIG , Kelley Reetz, CIG, CIT , Brian Hughes CIG , Meghan Sherburn Summary +/- Track: Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Discover the challenges faced by interpreters working on the 50,000 acre Irvine Ranch Natural Landmark. Participate in activities and discussions focused on navigating interpretation in this urban adjacent environment.

Using the Interpretive Equation to Make Sustainability Connections in Your Resource Michael Peach, M.F.A., CIT Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques This training teaches a fun, interactive technique for demonstrating the Interpretive Equation in the CIG curriculum, and extends this model to create interpretive opportunities within your own resource.

Working Together for Developing Future Conservationists- AFWA Conservation Education Tools Dr. Judith Silverberg Phd Summary +/- Track: Interpretive Techniques Join with state fish and wildlife agencies to elevate conservation education in formal and informal settings. This session will focus on field investigations, core conservation education concepts and best practices for conservation education stewardship.