Below are potential resources to use in further developing your project, defining your training needs or for background in environmental education, interpretation and nature or heritage tourism.

Environmental Education

A Guide to Curriculum Planning in Environmental Education David Engleson and Dennis Yockers, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Madison, WI 1994, 167 pgs.

Classroom Earth, The very best in environmental education – Top Ten Lists tailored to your needs

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. Available in PDF format.

EE-Link (Environmental Education on the Internet) – a resource designed to support students, teachers and professionals that support K-12 environmental education.

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

Project Learning Tree, Western Regional Environmental Education Council, et. al.
American Forest Foundation: Washington, DC, 1993, 402 pgs.

Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic, Project WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design), Council for Environmental Education: Houston, TX, 2000, page lengths vary

Sharing Nature with Children, Joseph Cornell, Sharing Nature Foundation: Nevada City, 1998, 170 pgs.

Windows on the Wild: Biodiversity Basics (Teacher and Student Editions), World Wildlife Fund, Acorn Naturalists: Tustin, CA. 1999, 477 pgs.

Interpretation

Creating Environmental Publications: A Guide to Writing and Designing for Interpreters and Environmental Educators, Jeffrey Zehr, Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman, Interpreter’s Handbook Series, UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.: Stevens Point, WI, 1989, 88 pgs.

Environmental Interpretation: A Practical Guide for People with Big Ideas and Small Budgets, Sam H. Ham, North American Press: Golden, CO, 1992, 456 pgs.

The Good Guide: A Sourcebook for Interpreters, Docents and Guides, Allison L. Grinder and E. Sue McCoy, Ironwood Press: Scottsdale, AZ, 1985, 148 pgs.

Interpretive Centers: The History, Design and Development of Nature and Visitor Centers, Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman, Interpreter’s Handbook Series, UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.: Stevens Point, WI, 2003,

The Interpreter’s Guidebook: Techniques for Programs and Presentations, Kathleen Regnier, Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman, Interpreter’s Handbook Series, UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.: Stevens Point, WI, 1992, 101 pgs.

Interpretive Planning: The 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects, Lisa Brochu, InterpPress (National Association for Interpretation): Colorado Springs, CO, 2004

Interpreting for Park Visitors, William J. Lewis, Eastern Acorn Press, Eastern National Parks & Monuments Association, 1974, 159 pgs.

Interpreting Our Heritage, Freeman Tilden, University of North Carolina Press: Durham, NC, various printings, 120 pgs.
Interpretive Master Planning, John A. Veverka, Interpretation Publication and Resource Center: North Stonington, CT, 1993, 60 pgs.

The Interpreters Training Manual for Museums, Mary Kay Cunningham, American Association for Museums, 2004
Interpretive Views, Edited by Gary Machlis, National Parks and Conservation: Washington, D.C., 1987, 178 pgs.

Making the Right Connections: A Guide for Nature Writers, James Heintzman, Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman, Interpreter’s Handbook Series, UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.: Stevens Point, WI, 1989, 48 pgs.

On Interpretation: Sociology for Interpreters of Natural and Cultural History, Oregon State University Press: Corvallis, OR, 1984, 176 pgs.

Personal Interpretation, Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman, Interp Press (National Association for Interpretation): Colorado Springs, CO, 2002 100 pgs.

Signs, Trails, and Wayside Exhibits: Connecting People and Places, Michael Gross, Ron Zimmerman and Jim Buchholz, Interpreter’s Handbook Series, UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.: Stevens Point, WI, Third Edition 2006, 161 pgs.

The Wisconsin’s Interpreter Guide: A Practical Guide to Presenting Interpretive Programs, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Organizations

National Association for Interpretation, PO Box 2246, Fort Collins, CO 80522, 888-900-8283 or 970-484-8283, $65 regular membership, professional journal (Legacy) published 6 times a year, annual National Interpreter’s Workshop, job line, regional newsletters and local chapters, ordering source for many of the publications listed on this document

North American Association for Environmental Education, 2000 P Street NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20036, (202) 419-0412 $55 general membership, 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.

Other Resources

Acorn Naturalists, 155 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780, 800-422-8886; very thorough and complete selection of natural history and interpretive resources

Interpretation Worldwide

Interpretation spans the globe – check out these links:

Association for Heritage Interpretation (UK)
Interpretation Canada
Interp Scotland
Interpretation Australia
National Association for Interpretation
Scottish Interpretation Network

Nature & Heritage Tourism

Nature Tourism

A Community Guide to Nature Tourism, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - wonderful resource for developing nature tourism in your community

Providing Positive Wildlife Viewing Experiences – a great resource guide for planning watchable wildlife sites

Sound Tourism – Sound Environment, People for Puget Sound - program to support sustainable tourism practices on Puget Sound

Heritage Tourism

Cultural and Heritage Tourism Resources – Washington State – Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington – a thorough listing of national, state and regional resources for projects in Washington State

Cultural Heritage Tourism Resource Manual – an on-line listing of national organizations involved in cultural and heritage tourism

Heritage Tourism Toolkit – State of Utah – This Heritage Tourism Toolkit is a package of practical tools that communities or groups can use to develop, manage, and protect their heritage resources.