Intro to Interpretation

Intro to Interpretation

  • Ages 18+

In this class, we will go over Freeman Tilden’s Principles of Interpretation and how naturalists might use them to educate.

By The NC Arboretum: Adult Education Programs

Date and time

Location

The North Carolina Arboretum

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • Ages 18+

Intro to Interpretation

with Lauren Lampley

Thursday, August 21  |  12 - 4 pm

BRN - Capstone 

Interpretation, at its core, is the act of sharing the meaning of something we are seeing or observing. In the educational lens, outdoor interpretation is a method of teaching mostly used by rangers and educators in parks throughout the US. We will go over Freeman Tilden’s Principles of Interpretation and how naturalists might use them to educate people about the natural world. This class is the reformatted Natural History Interpretation capstone class that is part of our Blue Ridge Naturalist Certification of Merit curriculum and qualifies for credit toward the BRN certification. Anyone can join this class and it is no longer limited to just BRN students at the end of their studies.

This program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Lauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay for the parking fee to enter the park for this class?

No, your registration for your program includes entry into the park for the day but does not include admission for any non-registered guests. You are welcome to stay and explore the grounds after your class is over until the park closes for the evening.

Where does this class meet?

Our classes are hosted at a variety of locations throughout the Arboretum property. Details about each class's meeting location are shared with participants two days before the class.

I heard there is a discount for members of the NC Arboretum, how do I find that promo code?

We share the discount code in our member newsletters a couple of times a year. If you are not sure what that code is, please email us at adulteducation@ncarboretum.org and we can share it with you if your membership is active.

Are there options to purchase food at the NC Arboretum?

Our Bent Creek Bistro is open from March - November 10 am - 4 pm daily and open during Winter Lights from 6 pm - 10 pm. There are vending machines located at each building with snacks and drinks available.

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The NC Arboretum: Adult Education Programs

North Carolina Arboretum Society members receive a 10% discount on class registration fees. Join today!

Adult & Continuing Education Programs are designed for participants 18 years and older.

$68.88