Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Breakout Session Block 1
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Salon A (Live Streamed) – JEDAI
Community Involvement On Accessible Design
Community Outreach
As interpreters, it is our job to create accessible experiences for our visitors, but we don’t always know how. Talking to members of those communities is vital for success. Presented by Tiffany Green
Salon B – Management/Operations
Early Childhood Education Is On A Mission
Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education are key. We will discuss how DAP can also be used to align your EC program with your organization’s mission.
Presented by Erica Anton
Salon C – JEDAI
Ways Of Knowing: Integrate Indigenous Voices
How do we collaborate with indigenous partners? Learn strategies to recognize and incorporate multiple ways of knowing into your programming, exhibits, and interpretive plan. Presented by Jennifer Christine Robinson
Arkansas B. (Live Streamed) – Leadership
I’m A Good Leader, Right?
Do people follow you because of your title, or because you're a good leader? Learn techniques and skills that help you become a leader people truly want to follow. Presented by Jessica Carol Moore
Ouachita – Programs
Mind Body Movement
Wellness
Explore different ways to incorporate one’s mind, body, and movement to enhance your interpretive programs. Participate in poses, breath work, and mind journeys inspired by yoga. Presented by Jessica Doleh
Conway – Management/Operations
Titaneers: Redwood Solutionaries!
Attracting/Engaging Students and Young Professionals
Learn how Redwood National and State Parks uses Interpretation as a management tool by empowering all community members to help protect the Grove of Titans by becoming Titaneers.
Presented by Erin L. Gates
Harris Brake – Wellness
Address Your Stress To Achieve Success!
Interpreters deal with topics and situations that are stressful. Having a toolkit of stress relief activities can benefit not only you as an interpreter but everyone around you! Presented by Chelsea Davenport Patterson
White Oak – Research
Interpreting Counter Narratives Of Engagement
Reconnecting People to the Outdoors
Interpreting historical events in Washington, D.C. in the ‘60s and ‘70s designed to increase usage of park sites by racial minorities through their telling of their history.
Presented by Brendan Kane
Breakout Session Block 2
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Ballroom Foyer – Programs
Basics Of 19th Century Blacksmithing
Living History
Introduction to historic blacksmithing and the basic needs to get started. We will cover the different parts of the Anvil, tools of the trade, and hammer techniques while on-site at the forge at the Historic Arkansas Museum.
Presented by Casey Dale Marshall
Salon A (Live Streamed) – JEDAI
Interpreting From The Margins
Social Justice
Interpreters from traditionally marginalized groups will facilitate an audience-centered, engaging conversation on interpretation from and inclusive of those on the margins. Presented by Brian E. Forist & Ross Edelstein
Salon B – Management/Operations
Bridging Theory And Practice To Create Change
Innovative Interpretive Techniques
Break out your vision board to explore how articulating the change you want to be a part of in the world influences both your personal interpretation and that of your institution.
Presented by Alia Carter, Abigail Gwinn, & Kyrie Kellett
Salon C – Programs
Compete In The 2023 Wayside Olympics!
Innovative Interpretive Techniques
You're the judge! Score interpretive sign competitors from around the world. Who will be this year's champion? Explore powerful techniques for designing effective wayside exhibits.
Presented by Jim Buchholz, Melissa Ruether, Chris McCart & Griffin Bray
Arkansas Ball. (Live Streamed) – JEDAI
Inclusion Outdoors: A Dialogic Approach
Difficult Communication Tips
While exploring inclusion in the outdoors, this session showcases the power of dialogic interpretation to turn a traditional nature walk into an audience-centered experience. Presented by Bevin Carithers & Mary McCormac
Ouachita – Programs
From Conservation Message To Visitor Action
Innovative Interpretive Techniques
This presentation will provide guidelines on how to move animal ambassador programs from inspirational messaging to creating visitor behavioral change for conservation. Presented by Tiffany Jenkins
Conway – Leadership
Bridging The Gap To Interpretive Leadership!
Evaluations Forecasting and Future of Interpretation
Great interpreters don't always become great interpretive leaders. Explore why this happens, how to avoid it, and how to build your own bridge to being a better leader. Presented by Tom Moffatt
Harris Brake – Wellness
Restorative Birding: Nature And Wellness
This session covers the interpretive methods and guest outcomes of walks offered by OC Parks designed to emphasize the mental health benefits of time in nature and birdwatching. Presented by Nathan Taxel
White Oak – Management/Operations
Program Value Assessment
Evaluations Forecasting and Future of Interpretation
Tennessee State Parks will share how the Program Value Assessment can demonstrate the power of your programs to your staff, stakeholders, and leadership.
Presented by Rob Barrett & Laura Franklin