What is natural history interpretation? Why is it important for naturalists? Learn about the art of interpretation and how you can incorporate it in your programs. Tips, techniques, resources and challenges will be discussed. Interpretation has changed in recent times with social media and in-person to virtual programs, so how do we adapt?

This event is free and open to the public. You must register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link & password.

Our speaker, Joy Primrose, enjoys engaging with visitors in informal place-based learning from leading guided estuary walks, whale watching, and tabling events to presenting campground programs and other presentations. She became a Certified Marine Naturalist through The Whale Museum in August 2010 and a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) through the National Association of Interpretation in December 2015. She has participated in Oregon State Parks Whale Watching Spoken Here program since March 2005, and as a volunteer interpreter at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center since 2014. She was also a volunteer interpreter at the Oregon Coast Aquarium from 2007-2015. Joy is currently President of the American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter and an American Cetacean Society National Board Director.