R E F E R E N C E S
Interpretation
Environmental Interpretation - A Practical Guide for People with Big Ideas and Small Budgets, by Sam H. Ham. North American Press, 1992.
Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources, by Douglas M. Knudson, Ted T. Cable, and Larry Beck, Venture Publishing, Inc., State College, PA, 1995.
Interpretation for the 21st Century – Fifteen Guiding Principles for Interpreting Nature and Culture, by Larry Beck and Ted Cable, Sagamore Publishing, Champaign, IL, 1998.
Interpreting Our Heritage, by Freeman Tilden. Third edition. University of North Carolina Press, 1977.
Interpreting the Environment, by Grant W. Sharpe. Second Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1982.
The Interpreter’s Guidebook, Techniques for Programs & Presentations, by Kathleen Regnier, Michael Gross, and Ron Zimmerman. UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc., Interpreter’s Handbook Series, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1992.
National Association for Interpretation, http://www.interpnet.com
Signs & Exhibits
Signs, Trails and Wayside Exhibits: Connecting People and Places, by Suzanne Trapp, Michael Gross, and Ron Zimmerman. UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc., Interpreter’s Handbook Series, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point: 1992.
NPS Harpers Ferry Center, http://www.nps.gov/waysite
Writing and Design
Creating Environmental Publications: A Guide to Writing and Designing for Interpreters and Environmental Educators; Zehr, Jeffery, Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman, UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.; University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point,1994. (maybe out of print)
Exhibit Labels – An Interpretive Approach, by Beverly Serrell. AltaMira Press, Walnut Creek, California. 1996.
Making the Right Connections: A Guide for Nature Writers, by James Heintzman. UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc., Interpreter’s Handbook Series, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point: 1991. (out of print)
The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White. Third edition. MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., New York, 1979. On the web at: http://www.bartleby.com/141/
Writing and Design (continued)
The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice, by Robin Williams. Peachpit Press, Berkeley, 1994.
Writing that Works, How to improve your memos, letter, reports, speeches, resumes, plans, and other business papers, by Kenneth Roman and Joel Raphaelson. Second edition. HarperPaperbacks, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, New York, 1992.
Accessibility
Everyone’s Nature, Designing interpretation to include all, by Carol Hunter for Colorado Division of Wildlife. Falcon Press, Helena, 1994.
Smithsonian Guidelines For Accessible Exhibition Design, on line at http://www.si.edu/opa/accessibility/exdesign/contents.htm
Also, refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act (ADA/ABA) Accessibility Guidelines (www.access-board.gov).
Center for Universal Design website:
http://www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud/
USDA Forest Service Recreation, Heritage, and Wilderness accessibility website:
http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/
Color and Contrast
Use the following websites to check your colors for those visually impaired or color blind.
http://www.vischeck.com/
http://www.lighthouse.org/color_contrast.htm
Interpretive Planning
Interpretive Master Planning, by John A. Veverka. Falcon Press, Helena, 1994.
Interpretive Planning, the 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects , by Lisa Brochu. 2003.
WHERE TO FIND BOOKS about interpretation & exhibits:
National Association of Interpretation,
http://www.interpnet.com/store/acatalog/Publications_Page_1.html
Acorn Naturalists, 800-422-8886
http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store
SOURCES OF OUTDOOR EXHIBITS
FIBERGLASS
Crystal Graphics
Michael Brown
4225 Drane Field Road #200, Lakeland, FL 33811
888-757-7644; 863-577-2000
863-644-1534 fax
sales "at" embedments.com |
Manufacturers of high-resolution digital graphic signs for durable outdoor displays, featuring Colorguard Fiberglass Embedments. |
GS Images
David Fitzwater
P.O. Box 1288, Hagerstown, MD 21741-1288
301-791-6920
301-733-5379 fax
info "at" gsimages.com
www.gsimages.com |
Since 1976 GS Images has specialized in the design and production of fiberglass embedded outdoor interpretive exhibits. Our services include:
• Original Exhibit Layout, Design and Mechanical Preparation
• Graphic Illustrations and Renderings
• In-house Digital and Screen Imaging
• Supervision of Fiberglass Embedment Process |
Pannier Graphics
Robin Heddaeus
345 Oak Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044-9805
800-544-8428 Ext: 220; 724-265-4900 Ext: 220
724-265-4300 fax
marketing "at" pannier.com
www.panniergraphics.com |
Pannier has been a leader in the fabrication of wayside exhibits for over 30 years. Manufacturer of indoor/outdoor digital graphic panels. 10 Year warranty. |
General Graphics
Bruce Spinnenweber
12103 Upper Potomac Industrial Park
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-729-1401
301-729-0658 fax
generalgraphics "at" mindsprings.com
www.generalgraphicsinc.com |
Offers full services of design, graphic illustrations, digital and screen printing, and quality control of fiberglass embedment. |
Interpretive Graphics
Jim Peters (SEE BELOW) |
Provides full services of design, editing, illustration, and production using GS Images for printing & embedment. |
HIGH DENSITY LAMINATE
Envirosigns, Ltd.
Bob Blick
2700 Fulton Drive NW
Canton, OH 44718
330-455-0909; 330-455-2220 (fax)
bob "at" envirosigns.com; www.envirosigns.com |
Provider of DuraReader High Pressure Laminate and Corian interpretive signs |
Folia Industries Inc.
58 York Street, Huntingdon, Quebec
J0S 1H0 CANADA
888-264-6122; 450-264-6066 fax
sales "at" folia.ca; www.folia.ca |
Indoor/outdoor digital graphic panels: 10-year warranty against UV fading/delaminating. |
Fossil Graphics Corp.
Mark DeCesare
44 W. Jerfyn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
631-254-9200; 631-254-4172 fax
markd "at" fossilgraphics.com |
Fossil manufactures the most durable and highest image quality high-pressure laminate panels available. |
iZone
Scott McCallum
505 South General Bruce Dr., Temple, TX 76504
254-778-0722, 254-778-0938 fax
scott "at" izoneimaging.com |
Manufacture of high-resolution digital graphic signs suitable for outdoor interpretive use. |
EXHIBIT BASES
Best-Ex, Inc.
820 Industrial Ct. P.O. Box 454
Baraboo, WI 53913
800-356-4882; 608-356-4883 fax
bestex "at" tds.net
www.best-exfab.com |
Sign frames, exhibit bases, and custom metal fabrication. We offer aluminum extrusion frames with tamper resistant design, durable powdercoat finish, in standard and custom sizes and mounting styles. |
Envirosigns, ltd.
Bob Blick
6630 Promler St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720
330-499-1990; 330-499-1995 (fax)
bob "at" envirosigns.com
www.envirosigns.com |
NPS-style and custom aluminum exhibit bases |
Hopewell Manufacturing, Inc.
Paul Kramer
11311 Hopewell Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-582-2343; 301-582-2343 fax |
Exhibit Base Specialists:
• Durable Aluminum Construction
• Custom Fabrication
• Economical Standard Sizes |
Pannier Graphics
Robin Heddaeus
345 Oak Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044-9805
800-544-8428 Ext: 220, 724-265-4900 Ext: 220; 724-265-4300 fax
marketing "at" pannier.com
www.panniergraphics.com |
Pannier offers a complete line of wayside exhibit frames and bases. Standard and custom sizes available. Constructed of high-strength aluminum. |
PORCELAIN ENAMEL
Winsor Fireform, LLC
Bryan Stockdale
3401 Mottman Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
800-824-7506, 360-786-8200
360-786-6631 fax
info "at" winsorfireform.com
www.winsorfireform.com |
Premier manufacturer of high-resolution porcelain enamel exhibits. Design/illustration services and custom or standard mounting systems. |
DESIGN
Interpretive Graphics
Jim Peters
3590 Summerhill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT
801-942-5812; 801-943-6008 fax
JimPeters "at" InterpretiveGraphics.com
www.InterpretiveGraphics.com |
Signage services ranging from planning and design through production, fabrication, and installation.
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General Graphics
Bruce Spinnenweber (SEE ABOVE) |
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GS Images
David Fitzwater (SEE ABOVE) |
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ECOS Communications
Jill and Chip Isenhart
2028 17th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-3267; 303-444-3730 fax
envcomm "at" aol.com |
Planning, design, research, illustration, writing, and fabrication for exhibits, signs, and publications |
METAL
Erie Landmark Company
Richard Bamberger
14110 Sullyfield Circle, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151
800-874-7848
703-758-2574 fax
richie "at" erielandmark.com |
Cast bronze and aluminum plaques and markers.
For permanent, all weather interpretative signage.
For high quality donor recognition and dedication.
Braille and bas relief capable |
Horizons
Don Sennott
18531 S. Miles Road, Cleveland, OH 44128
800-48207758
216-475-6507 fax
donsenzip "at" aol.com |
Make your own high-quality small-format signs and exhibit graphics with ALUMAJET inkjet printable aluminum. Choose METALPHOTO anodized aluminum interpretive signs and plant markings for 20 Year outdoor performance. |
Interpretive Graphics
Jim Peters
3590 Summerhill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-942-5812
801-943-6008 fax
JimPeters "at" InterpretiveGraphics.com
www.InterpretiveGraphics.com |
Long time provider of Novalloy aluminum signs. Signage services ranging from planning and design through production, fabrication, and installation. |
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