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Pictured below are the participants of the June CIG workshop, the first of its kind at the NHM with Crystal de Soto and Roger Riolo, Certified Interpretive Trainers for the National Association For Interpretation.  Double Click to enlarge.

A second CIG workshop was successfully completed at the NHM on December 16, the final day in which all participants presented a 10 minute interpretive theme talk (Stephen's was more like 20 minutes but who's counting).  All who attended (see below) had a very enjoyable and productive workshop to enhance their interpretive skills. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the image: John on the history of the 2001 Docent Quilt Stephen on the Age of Mammals, et al Chuck on African Mammals and their Habitat Susan on all you wanted to know about Olive Oil Nicole on Marine Studies Onamia on Hummingbirds, helicopters of the bird world Brayden on Artifacts and the Aztec Calendar  Carol on Nature Walks in Tulare County (Lichens) Kristen on Pit 91 Excavation Lunch Time - Staff Potluck Dessert Time More Desserts Heather on the Giant Spiny Stick Ralph on Why Mammals Have No Fur Brianna on her recent trip on Pura Vida (Costa Rica) Daniel on Native Plant Gardens Robert on La B

Note:  The following represents 3 different reports reviewed by Mary so keep scrolling all the way down to the bottom to read the reports:                         The National docent symposium October 2-5 2011 Saint Louis, Missouri The theme: GATEWAY TO THE BEST! The docents from the Saint Louis Museum of Art hosted this year’s symposium. The entire 4 days were superbly organized and most enjoyable. The pre-symposium events, the opening events, the break out sessions, the offsite workshops, the pre and post tours, the food and the first class hotel (The Ritz Carlton) were outstanding! Saint Louis is a beautiful city. Even the weather was perfect! Dinner at the World’s Fair Pavilion was a grand affair! Purpose: To promote the value of docents and education staff; to provide a forum for docent idea exchange and to offer opportunities that highlight current best practices in the field. History of the National Docent Symposium Council: 1981: Docents at the Indianapolis Art Museu

This story was sent to you by: Chuck -------------------- Dinosaur may have migrated seasonally -------------------- A study of teeth from a sauropod known as a camarasaur indicates  that the reptile may have migrated as far as 185 miles in search  of food. By Dalina Castellanos, Los Angeles Times October 27 2011 North American dinosaurs may have migrated well over a  hundred miles with the seasons, scientists have discovered after  a close look at the ancient reptiles' teeth. The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-dinosaur-migration-20111027,0,841726.story Visit latimes.com at http://www.latimes.com