Biodiversity Interpretation Workshop

8 - 9 November 2004
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, South Africa.

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What is Biodiversity Interpretation?
Here's one definition:
A communication process that builds emotional and intellectual
connections between people and natural environments.

By the end of this workshop, we could have a better one&

During this interactive workshop, we'll consider some ideas behind nature/biodiversity interpretation, explore principles and techniques of interpretation, and learn by applying these ideas to our own work.

Each one teach one
The workshop is built on the understanding that every participant brings their own unique and important ideas, contributions and knowledge; and that, sharing together, we can learn and grow in our ability to interpret biodiversity.

Learning-through-doing
People seem to learn better when they are actively involved in their learning. Thus there will be plenty of interactive sessions, group activities and direct involvement - and very few lectures.

Dates
Monday the 8th & Tuesday the 9th November 2004. Participants may attend one or both days.

Cost
The cost of the workshop is intended to make it as accessible as possible. For this reason, participants are required to make all their own food, accommodation and transport arrangements. The workshop fee of R50 per person per day (R100 total for both days) covers teas and course fees only. Please pay at the workshop in cash only - no cheques or credit cards will be accepted.

Food
Please bring your own packed lunch. Teas only will be provided.

Accommodation
The Garden does not have overnight accommodation. Please make your own accommodation arrangements.

Transport to the venue
Please make your own way to the venue. The workshop organizers will not make any transport arrangements.

Venue
Nestle Environmental education centre, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Roodepoort, South Africa.
Details on the Garden and directions on how to get there

Download Proposed Programme as pdf file

Book For Biodiversity Interpretation Workshop

Download printable pdf booking form for posting or faxing

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Before 29 October 2004

This must be completed by the person actually coming to the workshop

Name

Address

Email address

Tel no (include code)

Your job description/professional interest

Which workshop days will you be attending?

8 November - Written interpretation
9 November - Guided interpretive walks

Important
This is a participatory workshop- participants are expected to share their opinions and experiences, to bring examples of interpretive work they have done or seen, and to bring small interpretive projects from their contexts to work on as part of the workshop.

What interpretation materials will you be bringing to share with others during the workshop? (Examples: Brochures, interpretive signs, guided walk programmes, useful training manuals, books)

What project will you be bringing to work on and develop further?(Examples: signs, trail guides, posters, labels, brochures, booklets)

 
For further information contact John Roff at

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(Workshop queries only. Telephonic bookings will not be accepted.)
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