Download or read book The Interpretive Trails Book Effective Planning and Design written by John a. Veverka and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Most trails are designed just to get the visitor from Point A to Point B. Interpretive trails are designed to help the visitor laugh, cry, smile, discover, understand and explore along the way." - John A Veverka. Interpretive trails - both outdoor and indoor - are used by museums, galleries, historic sites, parks, gardens and zoos worldwide. They can provide visitors with a unique immersion experience in viewing, discovering and enjoying the locations they're visiting, and in helping them re-connect with a natural or cultural environment in a personal way. Yet to be truly effective, there are proven and tested guidelines to follow about how to plan any trail's story, its experience opportunities, and its delivery and physical design. Based on 40 years' interpretive planning experience, The Interpretive Trails Book shares successful planning strategies and guidelines as tools to help create amazing interpretive experiences. For those involved in learning, engagement, interpretation, planning, consultancy, landscape architecture, and training - and those charged with developing interpretive trails who have no specific training in interpretive services themselves, this book will become an indispensable and easy-to-follow resource to help create trails that engage, motivate and inspire visitors.
Download or read book The Interpretive Trails Book Effective Planning and Design written by John a. Veverka and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Most trails are designed just to get the visitor from Point A to Point B. Interpretive trails are designed to help the visitor laugh, cry, smile, discover, understand and explore along the way." - John A Veverka. Interpretive trails - both outdoor and indoor - are used by museums, galleries, historic sites, parks, gardens and zoos worldwide. They can provide visitors with a unique immersion experience in viewing, discovering and enjoying the locations they're visiting, and in helping them re-connect with a natural or cultural environment in a personal way. Yet to be truly effective, there are proven and tested guidelines to follow about how to plan any trail's story, its experience opportunities, and its delivery and physical design. Based on 40 years' interpretive planning experience, The Interpretive Trails Book shares successful planning strategies and guidelines as tools to help create amazing interpretive experiences. For those involved in learning, engagement, interpretation, planning, consultancy, landscape architecture, and training - and those charged with developing interpretive trails who have no specific training in interpretive services themselves, this book will become an indispensable and easy-to-follow resource to help create trails that engage, motivate and inspire visitors.
Download or read book Interpretive Master Planning written by John A. Veverka and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interpretive Master Planning presents - in two comprehensive volumes - a wealth of information on how to plan and design interpretive facilities and services.John Veverka's lively text uses anecdotes, case histories and interactive examples to illustrate every aspect of the interpretive process: from how to decide exactly what to interpret, and how best to do it, through to effective planning, implementation - and very much more. Interpretive Master Planning is the most comprehensive reference book on the subject - over 650 pages in two volumes - an invaluable resource for designing interpretation that really works. "Here is knowledge based on years of national and international interpretive planning projects with parks, museums, commercial attractions and a variety of other agencies. This is a classic work by an author who does interpretive planning every day."- Gary R Moore, Program Coordinator, MetroParks, Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio.
Download or read book Interpretive Master Planning written by John A. Veverka and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol.1. Strategies for the new millennium Why are we here - remember the visitor? Recreational learning Learning principles summary What do visitors remember? Verbal and non-verbal communication The model of interpretation Planning for Interpretive Planning The Planning Team An Interpretive Planning Model What : resource inventory and theme development Why : mission statements, goals and objectives Who : analysing your market How/when/where : designing and presenting I&O : implementation and operations So what : evaluation Interpretive systems planning Planning self-guiding trails Planning self-guided auto-tours Planning for interpretive exhibits Planning conducted interpretive programs - Vol.2 Interpretive master planning - philosophy, theory and practice Interpretive philosophy and principles : an overview Exactly what is interpretation? Creating interpretive themes Developing successful partnerships Bringing 7000 years of history to life Interpretation as a management tool Interpreting cemeteries and gravestones Guidelines for interpreting critical issues Interpretive communication: the key to successful heritage tourism program design Interpretive planning for the next millennium Request for proposal guidelines and template resource guide The language of live interpretation Using interpretive themes and objectives will make your program planning easier and more effective Why heritage sites need interpretation for their long term survival Why your scenic byway can't succeed without real interpretation Interpretive program planning worksheet Interpretive tips practicum Interpretive master planning keeps your garden growing General interpretive plan outline General interpretive plan outline : visitor center exhibit planning Exhibit planning worksheet Exportable interpretation ideas to go away with Is your scenic byway interpretation sustainable? Planning for interpretive training courses Planning for interpretive walking tours Tips and concepts for planning truly interpretive exhibits Planning truly interpretive panels Interpretive graphic standards Recommended interpretive standards for interpretive and heritage sites and attractions Marketing basics : it's all about the visitors A practical guide for developing marketing brochures Sample visitor center evaluation stratgey Exhibit evaluation for children's exhibits: The Kirby Science Center experience.
Download or read book Signs Trails and Wayside Exhibits written by Michael P. Gross and published by Univ Wisconsin Stevens Point. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signs, Trails, and Wayside Exhibits is a comprehensive, visual guide to planning, designing, and fabricating effective interpretive panels and trails. The book contains essential information for any site that has or is planning outdoor media or trails. The new Third Edition includes:161 pages filled with practical ideas for developing trails, signs, and wayside exhibits Over 420 updated full-color photographs of the best interpretive signage and trails from around the world. Reorganized chapters and a comprehensive index for fast and easy searches. A concise meaning-centered model and examples of heritage interpretation. A step-by-step media planning model with signage examples. Interpretive trail case studies. Expanded sections on wayfinding, sign supports, trail structures and audio tours. A new section on developing effective messages, with case studies and examples. Examples of multi-sensory devices, such as audio, tactile, and interactive components. An up-to-date description of panel fabrication methods and materials, including advantages, disadvantages, and relative costs.
Download or read book Trails for the Twenty first Century written by Karen Lee Ryan and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the land, thousands of miles of abandoned railroad corridors, former canals, and other unused transportation routes are being converted to trails that can accommodate a wide range of recreational and functional uses, including walking, cycling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and more. This comprehensive exploration gives step-by-step guidance in all aspects of the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails and offers insights for working effectively with local residents and trail neighbors to determine what will work best for a community. Photos, illustrations, index.
Download or read book Interpretive Master Planning Selected essays philosophy theory and practice written by John A. Veverka and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Repacking Interpretive Trails written by Garrett A. Devier and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Museum Accessibility by Design written by Maria Chiara Ciaccheri and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does museum accessibility mean today? How can it generate impact in museums and in society itself? Where should we begin to take concrete action? Museum Accessibility by Design: A Systemic Approach to Organizational Change guides readers through the process of designing a museum accessibility strategy. Real world examples, tools, and resources foster implementation. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of museum accessibility, with an up-to-date and critical survey of the discipline; a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to set up a rigorous and effective process that promotes accessibility throughout the museum institution; tools and suggestions for rethinking accessibility and usability for a diverse range of museum visitors; international case studies and best practices; and, a full accessibility training course with activities and exercises aimed at fostering an accessible mindset within any institution. An engaging and accessible resource for university students, museum professionals and researchers, this book speaks to museum professionals of all types, from those just starting out to seasoned experts looking for a comprehensive, multi-faceted look at museum accessibility.
Download or read book Trails for the Twenty first Century written by Charles A. Flink and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Communities across the country are working to convert unused railway and canal corridors into multi-use trails that offer an innovative means of addressing sprawl, revitalizing urban areas, and reusing degraded lands." "Trails for the Twenty-First Century is a step-by-step guide to all aspects of the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails. Originally published in 1993, this completely revised and updated edition offers a wealth of new information includings."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Interpretive Planning Handbook written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trails for the Twenty First Century written by Charles Flink and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2001-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communities across the country are working to convert unused railway and canal corridors into trails for pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders, and others, serving the needs of both recreationists and commuters alike. These multi-use trails can play a key role in improving livability, as they offer an innovative means of addressing sprawl, revitalizing urban areas, and reusing degraded lands. Trails for the Twenty-First Century is a step-by-step guide to all aspects of the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails. Originally published in 1993, this completely revised and updated edition offers a wealth of new information including. discussions of recent regulations and federal programs, including ADA and TEA-21 recently revised design standards from AASHTO current research on topics ranging from trail surfacing to conflict resolution information about designing and building trails in brownfields and other environmentally troubled landscapes Also included is a new introduction that describes the importance of rail-trails to the sustainable communities movement, and an expanded discussion of maintenance costs. Enhanced with a wealth of illustrations, Trails for the Twenty-First Century provides detailed guidance on topics such as: taking a physical inventory and assessment of a site; involving the public and meeting the needs of adjacent landowners; understanding and complying with existing legislation; designing, managing, and promoting a trail; and where to go for more information. It is the only comprehensive guidebook available for planners, landscape architects, local officials, and community activists interested in creating a multi-use trail.
Download or read book Trail Planning Construction and Maintenance written by Jean Albrecht and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Interpretive Planning Primer written by Harpers Ferry Center (U.S.). Division of Interpretive Planning and published by . This book was released on 198? with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Learning Through Experience written by Mark Wamsley and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost fifty years ago Freeman Tilden suggested that outdoor places have an ability to speak for themselves (1957). They each impart their own set of unique experiences for visitors, fostering the senses of fascination, attachment and understanding. This alluring voice may, in part, explain why nature centers, botanical gardens and other informal learning sites with interpretive trails have grown in popularity. Such sites attract roughly 420 million visitors a year worldwide, making them prime locations for increasing public awareness and action toward broader environmental issues (Jones 2001, 11). Yet, as interpretive trails become a ubiquitous part of the landscape, their effectiveness as a means of environmental education is facing scrutiny. In particular, criticisms have disparaged the common form of interpretive trails, which usually focuses on visitor circulation through a series of views, displays and specimens, or on objects with associated educational signage (Knapp and Barrie 1999; Kerry 1979; Cable et al. 1987; Poff 2001). While seeking to educate, these trails often fail to provide people with a full experience of the landscape, or with meaningful opportunities to connect with it. Perhaps more than any discipline, landscape architecture strives to enhance the rich relationship between humans and their surroundings. Careful analysis and design can reveal landscapes that have been lost or damaged by our fast-paced societies, reawakening the full potential of human experiences they have to offer. This design project holds that very basic approaches within the discipline, such as using land forms and plant materials to vary experiences of space, light, topography, sight, and sound, can, in themselves enhance a person's innate understanding of their surroundings. The goal of the following design is to suggest how the landscape at the New England Wildflower Society's (NEWFS) Nasami Farm could be experienced by visitors through an ecologically sensitive and site appropriate network of interpretive trails. The trail system's design relies upon direct physical experiences and interactions with the landscape as core components of the site's broader environmental education program.
Download or read book Interpretive Plan for State Trails written by Laurie Young and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Interpretive Program Planning written by Patti R. Pakkala and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
