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Included in this section are natural and cultural history interpretive guides, trail planning resources, docent training books, writing guides, and nature center planning books.

  Resources for Interpreting the Environment
This section contains books, guides, references and other resources for park rangers, naturalists, outdoor educators and others involved in increasing public understanding of cultural and natural resources.
 
  Creating Landscapes for Learning
From gardens to parks and schoolgrounds, the structure of physical landscapes can have a profound effect on the landscape of learning. Resources in this section explore those relationships, planning trails, gardens and open space to being careful to not over plan environments for learning.
 
  Conveying Messages through Effective Writing
Writing is a skill that, like language itself, benefits both from use and incorporation of new ideas. This section contains resources that will help you improve your writing skills, from descriptive brochures and interpretive panels to newsletters and poetry.
 
  Storytelling Tools and Techniques
Prior to the development of written languages, individuals often communicated knowledge, values and traditions through storytelling. Young children benefit greatly from storytelling, both in terms of language acquisition and in terms of human contact. This section contains a wide array of resources for both beginning and advanced storytellers.
 

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