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First Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop

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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.

CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE WORKSHOP - DECEMBER 13-16, 2011

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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