The following resources can be used to develop your project, define your training needs or for background in interpretation, education for the environment, program evaluation and sustainable tourism.
RESOURCES
INTERPRETATION
General
Interpretation: Making a Difference on Purpose Dr. Sam Ham, Fulcrum Publishing: Golden CO, 2013
Interpreting Our Heritage, Freeman Tilden University of North Carolina Press: Durham, NC, various printings
The Gifts of Interpretation – 15 Guiding Principles for Interpreting Nature and Culture Larry Beck and Ted. T. Cable, Sagamore Publishing: Urbana IL 2011
Personal Interpretation (Walks, Talks & Tours)
Enriching the Experience – An Interpretive Approach to Tour Guiding John Pastorelli, Hospitality Press (Pearson Education Australia): Frenchs Forest NSW, 2003
Interpreting for Park Visitors William J. Lewis, Eastern Acorn Press, Eastern National Parks & Monuments Association, 1974
Personal Interpretation – Connecting Your Audience to Heritage Resources Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman, Interp Press (National Association for Interpretation): Colorado Springs, CO, 2002
Non-personal Interpretation (Design, Planning, Media & Materials)
Interpretation by Design: Graphic Design Basic for Heritage Interpreters Paul Caputo and Shea Lewis, Interp Press (National Association for Interpretation): Colorado Springs, CO, 2008
Interpretive Planning: The 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects Lisa Brochu, InterpPress (National Association for Interpretation): Colorado Springs, CO, 2004
INTERPRETATION WORLDWIDE
United States
National Association for Interpretation PO Box 2246, Fort Collins, CO 80522, 888-900-8283 or 970-484-8283, Membership includes a professional journal (Legacy) published 6 times a year, annual National Interpreter’s Workshop, job line, regional newsletters and local chapters and an ordering source for many of the publications listed on this document
Worldwide
Organizations advocating for interpretation and supporting professionals spans the globe – check out these links:
Association for Heritage Interpretation (UK)
Interpretation Australia
Interpret Europe
Interpretation Canada
Interpretation Network of New Zealand
Interp Scotland
EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Acorn Naturalists 155 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780, 800-422-8886. This on-line catalog has a very thorough and complete selection of natural history and interpretive resources and props.
A Guide to Curriculum Planning in Environmental Education David Engleson and Dennis Yockers, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Madison, WI 1994
The Designer’s Atlas of Sustainability Ann Thorpe, Island Press: Washington, D.C. 2007
Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence North American Association for Environmental Education: Troy, OH 1996. NAAEE’s suggested guidelines for evaluation of EE materials being considered for classroom use.
Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Education (EE) resource page is a listing of links, resources and funding opportunities.
Investigating & Evaluating Environmental Issues & Actions: Skill Development Program Harold Hungerford, Ralph Litherland, R. Ben Peyton, John Ramsey and Trudi Volk, Stipes Publishing: Champaign, IL 2003
North American Association for Environmental Education 2000 P Street NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20036, (202) 419-0412 Membership includes an annual conference, publications, EE-Link; NAAEE is a network of professionals, students, and volunteers working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world.
Sharing Nature with Children Joseph Cornell, Sharing Nature Foundation: Nevada City, 1998
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Designing evaluation for Education Projects A great resource from NOAA’s Office of Education and Sustainable Development available in a PDF format.
Measuring the Success of Your Environmental Education Programs Another great online resource that will help you develop an evaluation plan for your EE program available in a PDF format.
My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant An online “Evaluation Consultant” created to assist you in your evaluation needs.
National Extension Water Outreach Education A good resource for program evaluation with an emphasis on the use of Logic Models.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Wildlife/Nature Tourism
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife has a comprehensive website for planning Nature Tourism.
A Handbook for Planning and Managing Agritourism and Nature Tourism Operations is a free download of a manual for landowners and community members to plan for tourism.
Providing Positive Wildlife Viewing Experiences is a great resource guide for planning watchable wildlife sites.
Cultural & Heritage Tourism
The Cultural and Heritage Tourism Partners provides a comprehensive platform for cultural heritage tourism professionals.
The Destination Center provides a long list of studies, background papers and other resources for cultural heritage tourism planning.
Ecotourism
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) provides resources and connections for ecotourism operators and professionals.