The Heartland Region of the National Association for Interpretation consists of interpreters from state parks, county agencies, museums, zoos, park districts, recreation facilities and many other public and private organizations. Our region encompasses Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, and in Canada Manitoba, Nunavut, and Saskatchewan.
Interpreters connect visitors to important natural, cultural, and historical resources at parks, nature centers, historical sites, aquariums, zoos, and anywhere that people come to learn about places. NAI defines interpretation as "a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the interests of the audience and the meanings inherent in the resource.
Won't you join us? Sign up online and start networking! Current members can also renew their membership online - it's quick and easy. If you have any questions just contact any of the board members or your representative.
Students! Did you know that we offer membership grants to students looking to become NAI members? Click here for more information!
Won't you join us? Sign up online and start networking! Current members can also renew their membership online - it's quick and easy. If you have any questions just contact any of the board members or your representative.
Students! Did you know that we offer membership grants to students looking to become NAI members? Click here for more information!
A history lesson for you! Before we were NAI, we were the Association of Interpretive Naturalists.
Check out this newsletter from 1978!
Check out this newsletter from 1978!
