What is interpretation? How can powerful and purposeful communication help us achieve our Sonoma County Regional Parks' mission? This interactive three-day workshop will immerse you in the subject of interpretation through hands-on activities, group discussions, hikes, and visits from outside experts. You will learn basic interpretive theories and practices and will leave with a plan to lead either a short interpretive roving conversation or a planned program.
Guest Speakers & Hike Leaders include...
· Christine Fontaine, Director of Education Programs, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
· Roger Abe, Ranger, City of San Jose
· Ryan Pedrotti, Principal Program Specialist, Sonoma County Water Agency
· Jennifer Stock, Education & Outreach Coordinator, NOAA Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
· Kasey Wade, Faculty & Program Coordinator, Environmental Conservation and Park Management Program, Santa Rosa Junior College
Time 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes to participate in workshop activities and go for a hike, mug, hat, water bottle, bag lunch, notebook, Smart phone or laptop for Day 3 (if you have one)
Locations
Day 1: Sonoma County Water Agency, Westside Water Education Center, 9703 Wohler Road, Healdsburg
Day 2: Laguna de Santa Foundation, Heron Hall, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
Day 3: Santa Rosa Juniors College's Shone Farm Learning Pavilion, 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville