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Comments
from Clients:
Nix Nature
Center
The Acorn Group, in
collaboration with The Laguna Canyon Foundation and SoLa Creative, received the
First Place Interpretive Media Award from the National Association for
Interpretation for design of Nix Nature Center in Southern California.
San Diego
Zoo
"I
contacted The Acorn Group and asked them to create a document that would
synthesize and organize a multi-dimensional storyline. Because of their
expertise, they were able to flesh out and develop an interpretive prospectus
that not only defined the project and outlined goals, but also incorporated an
explanation of interpretive principles and terminology. This provided our
organization with the tools that allowed the team to move ahead with a unified
understanding of the project. They accomplished all of this with patience,
excellent communication skills, and professionalism."
Ed Lewins
Exhibit Project Coordinator, Elephant Odyssey
San Diego Zoo
Dunes
Center
"When I
read the Interpretive Plan prepared by The Acorn Group for the natural resource
that we seek to promote and preserve, my eyes literally began to well up.
Eliciting from an array of agenda the essence of the issues, the writing team
faithfully struck the fundamental chords that resonate through this matchless
natural treasure. The accuracy of the content and the perfection of each phrase
proved beyond doubt that The Acorn Group listens, astutely evaluates and then
incisively distills. I have no doubt that their work will result in the broadest
of all possible support and can only develop and deepen the quality of our
stewardship."
Gillian Andrews
Executive Director
Dunes Center
San Mateo County Parks
and Recreation Foundation
"I
find The Acorn Group extremely knowledgeable and creative. Their work products
offer simple but unique and fun ways to improve interpretation in our wonderful
county parks. I have worked with The Acorn Group on three projects and was as
'wowed' by the third project as I was for the first and second.
Their approach involves site research and listening, and I consistently hear
compliments from those whom we have involved in the project. After each effort
is completed, in addition to receiving a great project, I feel I have learned
something new about interpretation."
Julia Bott
Executive Director
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Riley
Wilderness Park
"Acorn Group helped us to pull together a
comprehensive Conceptual Interpretive Plan for the wilderness park. They brought
us to the forefront of the State's newly enacted environmental principles and
concepts (AB 1548), providing the rangers with specific material suggestions for
developing hands-on outdoor education experiences for visitors and students. The
Conceptual Plan provides us with both a funding guide and a toolbox of exhibit
and program design recommendations."
Ginny McVickar
Senior Ranger (retired)
Riley Wilderness Park
Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Discovery Center
"It has been a pleasure
working with Jenny Rigby and her staff at The Acorn Group on the interpretive
master plan for the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center. She smoothly guided
our organization through a difficult process with her patience and
professionalism. In addition, Jenny and her staff recently completed the design
of interpretive panels for our California Native Plant Garden. As a result of
her creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, both projects
were a resounding success. I highly recommend The Acorn Group for any type of
exhibit or interpretive design process."
Nikki Weaver
Executive Director
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
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