As a Park Interpreter with Arkansas State Parks, I interpreted multiple
historic, cultural, natural, and recreational resources at three sites:
Petit Jean State Park, established in 1923, was Arkansas' First State Park. I had the opportunity to help over half a million visitors per year connect to the amazing natural and cultural resources of that special mountain.
At Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, I was involved in the development of an interpretive program from the ground up including planning exhibits, organizing and training volunteers/docents, writing and conducting programs, and creating media such as brochures, website materials, and interpretive panels The LEED certified education center is up and running and I feel a strong sense of pride from being a part of that process.
Withrow Springs State Park is a quiet retreat nestled in the Ozarks hills where visitors enjoy the slow pace of country life and experience Ozarks Mountain heritage. Wildflower Weekend events, float trips on War Eagle Creek, and watershed education projects with local communities were the highlights of my work at this site.
My favorite aspect of being a Park Interpreter is enhancing the quality of life for visitors through intellectual, emotional, and physical connections to their public lands.
Petit Jean State Park, established in 1923, was Arkansas' First State Park. I had the opportunity to help over half a million visitors per year connect to the amazing natural and cultural resources of that special mountain.
At Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, I was involved in the development of an interpretive program from the ground up including planning exhibits, organizing and training volunteers/docents, writing and conducting programs, and creating media such as brochures, website materials, and interpretive panels The LEED certified education center is up and running and I feel a strong sense of pride from being a part of that process.
Withrow Springs State Park is a quiet retreat nestled in the Ozarks hills where visitors enjoy the slow pace of country life and experience Ozarks Mountain heritage. Wildflower Weekend events, float trips on War Eagle Creek, and watershed education projects with local communities were the highlights of my work at this site.
My favorite aspect of being a Park Interpreter is enhancing the quality of life for visitors through intellectual, emotional, and physical connections to their public lands.