National Association for Interpretation
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The National Association for Interpretation is a non-profit professional association of natural and cultural resources interpreters, primarily in the United States. It is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Formation
[edit]NAI was formed in 1988, when the Association of Interpretive Naturalists (founded 1954) and the Western Interpreters Association (founded 1965) merged into a unified organization.
Activities
[edit]NAI provides training and certification programs[1] and is recognized as a major source for professional expertise and training in the field.[2] The NAI publishes the Journal of Interpretation Research, a peer-reviewed academic journal. An annual conference and workshop provides professional development, collaboration and networking opportunities.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Professional Certifications". National Association for Interpretation. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Touching Hearts and Minds: A Strategic Plan for Improving Interpretation for the National Wildlife Refuge System" (PDF). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. March 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 2021.