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First National Virtual Conference

11/6/2019

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You're invited to join fellow NAI Wild West Region members and guests for the 1st National Virtual Conference!  On Thursday, November 14, from 7:00am-4:00pm you can experience 1-full day of conference sessions for FREE and enjoy a networking lunch from 11:00am-12:25pm.
Location: Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center
4500 Carbon Canyon Road (State Route 142)
Brea, California 92823
Details: Featured national conference sessions will be broadcast live directly to participating attendees across the globe. Watch the presentations in real time, hear the discussion in the room, and ask questions yourself.
RSVP to Blythe Wilson at blythe_wilson@icloud.com by November 11th.

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Joint Regional Workshop - Bringing Voices Together

12/18/2018

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Did you know that Regions 7 & 8 are joining forces to host a stellar Joint Regional Workshop?  Regional conferences present a time to come together with our colleagues and reflect on our collective presence. Join us as we reflect on the voices we project and share ways to grow and strengthen the voices in our regions! 

The conference will be held January 24th-27th at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. A special thank you to Nancy White and the Desert Botanical Garden for hosting us this year.
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Early Bird Registration ends December 21st!  Here's the registration link: https://www.interpnet.com/NAI/nai/_events/Registration_Folder/regionalworkshop.aspx?EventKey=r78_2019

If you are interested in volunteering at the regional workshop, presenting a session at the regional workshop, donating an auction item or volunteering with your region, please contact Director Marissa Llanes  at llanesm7@gmail.com 

Photo Credit: Desert Botanical Garden by Simeon87, CC
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2018 Spring Newsletter

3/22/2018

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We hope your spring season is off to a great start!  Click the link for the latest updates:  http://conta.cc/2FSFKOJ
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Photo: "Make a wish." -Wishbone bush flowers in bloom at Lake Perris SRA. 
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2017 Winter Newsletter

12/30/2017

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We wish you a Happy New Year!  For information on upcoming events and the latest news, check out this link to the 2017 Winter Newsletter: http://conta.cc/2oLISnc
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Call for Presentations

12/21/2017

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 We are looking for presenters who use interpretation in their work and want to share their stories, successes, and challenges at our Regional Workshop. Apply by Mon. Jan. 8, 2018 here.  The Regional Workshop will be hosted April 5-8th, 2018 at the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation at the Phoenix Zoo. 

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Photo: Sonoran Desert National Monument night sky via Bureau of Land Management
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2017 Fall Newsletter

9/30/2017

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Happy Fall! Here's the latest newsletter complete with information about job postings, upcoming trainings, and scholarships for the November conference in Spokane. Click here to view the newsletter: http://www.interpnet.com/NAI/docs/WildWest-Fall17.pdf
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2017 Summer Newsletter

6/13/2017

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Our Summer Newsletter is here!  To check it out, click on this link:  http://conta.cc/2sQc5dM

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National Conference Scholarships

6/12/2017

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NAI's Wild West Region is offering our annual National Conference  scholarship to professionals and students who have shown exemplary work in the area of interpretation. The Scholarship Program recipient will receive one full registration for the National Conference this year, November 14-18 in Spokane, Washington.

Applicant must be a Wild West Region member and the scholarship will be based on a written essay demonstrating success and creativity in interpretive work experience, programs and/or academic projects.

Applications are due by July 17, 2017.

Please see Scholarship Application Form for additional information.
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2017 Wild West Workshop Announcement and Call for Presentations!

1/19/2017

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Registration is now open for the Wild West Regional Workshop!
Sign up here


Spend a weekend "Igniting the Seeds of Interpretation" while networking, learning and enjoying the little known but stunning canyons of South Orange County.


When: March 18th and 19th (+17th for those camping on site)

Where :O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon, CA. Camping is available in two group sites for Friday and Saturday night with late check out in Sunday (after tour).

Schedule: 
Saturday: Keynote, and concurrent sessions (breakfast and lunch included) at the O'Neill Regional Park Conference Room and Amphitheater

Sunday: Interpretation in the Canyon Tour of three local sites: (lunch included)
  Irvine Ranch Natural Landmark- Black Star Canyon 
  Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic Home and Gardens
  Cal State Fullerton's Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary


Optional "Green" Beer Interpretasting Scholarship Fundraiser at Rancho Mission Viejo Reserve on Friday, March 17th- more details to come...

Cost: Full weekend $95 for members/ $150 for non-members

         Full weekend plus Fri/Sat camping $110 for members $165 non members

         Saturday only: $65 for members/ $95 for non-members

Registration will open in early February


Call for Presentations

We are now accepting proposals for our concurrent sessions which will take place on Saturday, March 18th.
  • Deadline for proposals is February 10, 2017. Email to nairegion8@gmail.com
  • Sessions are all 60 minutes in length
  • Proposal should include a description of session (up to 100 words), short bio and contact information
  • One session site is an outdoor amphitheater with no power. The second session site is indoors with power. Please indicate if your session can be done without computer access.
  • Presenters will be notified via email by Friday, February 17th.
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Save the Date!

12/15/2016

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The 2017 Wild West Workshop is scheduled for
March 17-19.
Location to be determined

Check back for details!

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