Interpretive Planning and Design Services

The Acorn Group offers services in interpretive planning and design, writing, visitor studies, and environmental education. Our award-winning projects are created by certified planners, designers, and educators who are passionate about their work. Our greatest satisfaction comes from seeing plans and drawings become reality and watching visitors take delight in new experiences.

The Acorn Group and the catalog division, Acorn Naturalists, are long established firms in the fields of environmental education and interpretation. We are incorporated in the State of California and certified as a Small Business and Women's Business Enterprise.

Two Decades of Projects

Bommer Canyon

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for Bommer Canyon, site of historic cattle ranching operations of the Irvine Ranch, for IMA Design Group and Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Irvine, California (in process).

Alameda Creek Watershed Center

Interpretive planning and conceptual design of a new visitor center located on the grounds of the Sunol Water Temple at the confluence of Alameda Creek and Arroyo de la Laguna, for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Alameda County Resource Conservation District, Sunol, California (in process).

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for Santiago Oaks Regional Park, focusing on watershed issues, natural history, and historical and present day water resource issues, County of Orange and SoLa Creative, Orange, California (in process).

Chadwick School

Interpretive planning and design for the school's green school initiative consisting of habitat restoration programs, recycling stations, and other efforts that support the school's sustainability mission, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California (in process).

Wilmington Drain

Interpretive planning and design for the open space area surrounding Wilmington Drain, one of the largest remaining coastal wetlands in Southern California, for the City of Los Angeles and NUVIS Landscape Architecture and Planning, Los Angeles, California (in process).

Bolsa Chica Conservancy

Wayside exhibit design at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy in association with the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and Amigos de Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach, California (in process).

DeForest Wetlands

Wayside exhibit design for DeForest Wetlands and Nature Center Area for CH2MHill and the City of Long Beach, California (in process).

Quail Hill Community Center

Interpretive planning and design for the lobby, trails, gardens, and adventure playground at Quail Hill Community Center for the City of Irvine, in collaboration with HMC Architects and EPT Design, Irvine, California (in process).

Papa John's International

Development of tribute book that celebrates the history of Papa John's Pizza and the legacy of the Schnatter family for Papa John's International, Louisville, Kentucky, 2011.

PlayCore

Development of a series of booklets designed to enhance nature study in conjunction with nature-focused play opportunities, PlayCore, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2010-2011.

Garvan Woodland Gardens

Interpretive planning and design for Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre southern woodland botanical garden, in collaboration with Terra Design Studios and the University of Arkansas School of Architecture, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 2009-2011.

Lincoln Children's Forest

Participation in development of the Children's Forest Education Program for Lincoln National Forest, Otero Soil and Water Conservation District and Sites Southwest, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 2010.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Participation in development of the long-range interpretive plan for Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Compass Interpretive Planning and the National Park Service, Crow Indian Reservation, Montana, 2010.

Papa John's International

Master planning and preliminary design of a gallery that focuses on the legacy of Papa John's Pizza and the Schnatter family for Papa John's International Headquarters, Louisville, Kentucky, 2010.

Inspiration Park

Development of an interpretive prospectus for a six-acre nature park adjacent to Diamond Valley Lake and Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve, Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, San Jacinto, California, 2010.

McCrory Gardens

Interpretive planning for McCrory Gardens in collaboration with Terra Design Studios and South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, 2010.

Lodi Lake Park

Wayside exhibit design on lake ecology and the Mokelumne River watershed for the City of Lodi, Lodi, California, 2010.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Wayside exhibit design for the George F Canyon native plant demonstration garden and post-burn recovery at Portuguese Bend, for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, California, 2010.

Cooley Landing

Interpretive planning and design for historic Cooley Landing on the San Francisco Bay, in collaboration with Callander Associates, Landscape Architecture, and Ron Yeo, FAIA Architecture for the City of East Palo Alto, California, 2010.

West Basin Municipal Water District

Interpretive planning and exhibit design for the new Water Education Center at SEA Lab in cooperation with General Graphics & Exhibits for West Basin Municipal Water District, Redondo Beach, California, 2009-2010.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Collaboration with General Graphics & Exhibits on master planning and design of interior exhibits for the Placerita Canyon Nature Center building and courtyard, Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates, Newall, California, 2009-2010. 

Dana Point Headlands

Design and fabrication of interpretive panels for the Dana Point Headlands, City of Dana Point, California, 2010. 

Orange County Historical Commission

Wayside exhibit design for Santa Ana River historical panel at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim, California, 2010.

White Point Nature Preserve

Collaboration with General Graphics & Exhibits on design development through fabrication of interior history exhibits for White Point Nature Preserve, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, California, 2010.

San Dieguito River Park

Conceptual planning of the new Lagoon Center at the San Dieguito Wetlands, in association with Roesling Nakamura Architects, Inc., for the San Dieguito River Joint Powers Authority, Del Mar, California, 2009.

West Coyote Hills

Interpretive planning and exhibit design of media for proposed  trail system and nature center, and facilitation of public outreach meetings regarding the 72-acre Robert E Ward Nature Preserve and 282-acre West Coyote Hills Open Space Area for Pacific Coast Homes, Fullerton, California, 2009.

Bolsa Chica Conservancy

Development of a sign master plan at the Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Huntington Beach, California, 2009.

Endangered Habitat League

Consultation on design of four-acre Earthlab open space parcel and 3,000-acre Crestridge Ecological Reserve, in cooperation with the Earth Discovery Institute, San Diego Natural History Museum, Millenial Technology Middle School, and Cajon Valley Union School District, for the Endangered Habitats League, San Diego, California, 2009.

Mary Vagle Nature Center

Design development and fabrication of interpretive panels for the Mary Vagle Nature Center, City of Fontana, California, 2009.

Kern River Park

Creation of panel templates for the Kern River Park Restoration Project in cooperation with SoLa Creative for Borthwick Guy Bettenhausen Landscape Architecture, Bakersfield, California, 2009.

EcoLife Foundation

Coordination of evaluation studies of two fourth grade programs, Fire Recovery Program and Stream Team Stewards Program, and one fifth grade watershed stewardship program, Eco Expeditions, in association with the Endangered Habitats League, San Diego Zoo, Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek, and San Diego County Office of Education for the EcoLife Foundation, Escondido, California, 2009.

Big Canyon Creek

Design development of the interpretive media identified in the master plan prepared by the Acorn Group in 2007, in collaboration with VA Consulting and the City of Newport Beach, California, 2009.

Education and the Environment Initiative

Managing editorship of the Education and the Environment Initiative, in association with the State Education and Environment Roundtable and under the direction of California EPA and the Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento, California, 2006-2009.

Dunster Marine Reserve

Wayside exhibit design for the upland and wetlands trail system at Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve for the City of Long Beach, California, 2008.

Limestone Canyon and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Parks

Wayside exhibit design for the 2007 Santiago Fire and post fire recovery at Limestone Canyon and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Parks for the County of Orange, Cota de Caza, California, 2008.

Back Bay Science Center

Development of interpretive panels and donor recognition signs for the Back Bay Science Center at Upper Newport Bay, City of Newport Beach, California, 2008.

George F Canyon Nature Center

Interpretive master planning and design of interior exhibits for the George F Canyon Nature Center, City of Rolling Hills Estates, California, 2008.

White Point Nature Preserve

Interpretive master planning and design of interior exhibits for the nature education building at White Point Nature Preserve in Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, California, 2008.

Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy

Interpretive master planning for both the Conservancy and the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center for their new center located adjacent to the recently restored Talbert Marsh, Huntington Beach, California, 2008.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Interpretive master planning for the Discovery Center and wayside exhibit design for the native plant garden at the Agua Hedionda Discovery Center for the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Carlsbad, California, 2008.

Coral Mountain Interpretive Center

Interpretive planning and design of wayside exhibits and interactive geologic and archaeological displays for an outdoor interpretive center located at Coral Mountain Regional Park in collaboration with RJM Design Group, La Quinta, California, 2007-2008.

Edgewood Preserve

In collaboration with General Graphics Exhibits, design development of exhibits for the new interpretive center at Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve, San Mateo Parks and Recreation Foundation, Menlo Park, California, 2007-2008.

Pacific Marine Mammal Center

Development of interpretive panels that showcase the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of stranded pinnipeds, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Laguna Beach, California, 2007-2008.

Big Canyon Creek

Development of the interpretive master plan for a 70-acre natural open space area adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay in collaboration with WRC Consulting Services, Newport Beach, California, 2007.

Irvine Ranch Conservancy

Design of Mountains to Sea Trailhead at Shellmaker Island, Newport Beach, Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Irvine, California, 2007.

Laguna Lake Park

Development of a new sign program for the recently restored Laguna Lake, including interpretive panels, orientation panels, and regulatory signs in collaboration with RJM Design Group and the City of Fullerton, California, 2006-2007. 

Pacheco Creek

Wayside exhibit design for the Pacheco Creek corridor for the City of Novato and NUVIS Landscape Architecture and Planning, California, 2006. 

Dominguez Gap Wetlands

Wayside exhibit design for Dominguez Gap Wetlands for CH2MHill, Long Beach, California, 2006-2007.

Madrona Marsh Preserve

Wayside exhibit design for Madrona Marsh, including interpretive panels, orientation and welcome panels, and habitat panels, Torrance, California, 2005-2007.

City of Long Beach

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for the Navy Memorial at Rainbow Harbor, LA River Bikeway, and Transpacific Yacht Race, Long Beach, California, 2006-2007.

James and Rosemary Nix Interpretive Center

First Place, 2007 Interpretive Media Award,            National Association for Interpretation

Interpretive planning and exhibit design at the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park for the Laguna Canyon Foundation and County of Orange, Laguna Beach, California, 2001-2006. 

Chilao Visitor Center

Interpretive planning and conceptual design for Chilao Visitor Center, United States Forest Service, Angeles National Forest, California, 2006-2007.

Orange County Historical Commission

Wayside exhibit design for historical panel at Harriet M. Wieder Regional Park, Huntington Beach, California, 2006.

Oregon State Parks—Coos Bay Region

Development of the interpretive master plan for Shore Acres, Cape Arago, and Sunset Bay State Parks for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Salem, Oregon, 2006.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Statewide assessment of education and interpretive programs for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks in association with the State Education and Environment Roundtable, 2006.

South Coast Wilderness

Wayside exhibit design for the entrance to the South Coast Wilderness for Laguna Canyon Foundation, California State Parks, and the County of Orange, Newport Coast, California, 2006. 

San Diego Zoological Society

Front-end evaluation work for the exhibit development teams at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park, and development of an interpretive prospectus for the Elephant Odyssey exhibit, San Diego, California, 2006.

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

Development of the interpretive master plan for the museum’s core exhibits (16,000 square feet) focusing on the State’s thousand–year agricultural history, Department of Cultural Affairs, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 2005-2006.

Sun Valley Watershed Project

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for an innovative underground stormwater facility at Sun Valley Park, TreePeople, Sunland, California, 2004-2006.

America's Ocean Challenge

Development of an interpretive and education prospectus for new IMAX film production, America's Oceans, for Summerhays Films, Inc., 2005.

White Point Nature Preserve

Development of the interpretive master plan for a 102-acre coastal site for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, California, 2005.

Laguna Lake Park Restoration Project

Development of the interpretive master plan for a 28-acre site in Fullerton, California, in collaboration with RJM Design Group for the City of Fullerton, California, 2005.

Los Angeles River Bikeway at Golden Shore Marine Reserve

Development of the conceptual plan for the gateway to the Los Angeles River Bikeway, encompassing landscape architecture and design of new sign system for the City of Long Beach in cooperation with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Long Beach, California, 2005. 

Riley Wilderness Park

Interpretive planning for Riley Wilderness Park – County of Orange, Cota de Caza, California, 2005.

Assembly Bill 1548—Education and the Environment Initiative

Co-consultant for implementation of Assembly Bill 1548—landmark legislation calling for alignment of  environmental principles and concepts to California’s content standards across the K-12 curriculum, development of recommendations for incorporating material into textbook adoption criteria, and design of a comprehensive model curriculum, in association with the State Education and Environment Roundtable and under the direction of the California EPA and Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento, California, 2004-2005.

Unified Education Strategy: State of California

Project management, in cooperation with the State Education Environment Roundtable, of Senate Bill 373, a unified education strategy on the environment under the direction of the California Integrated Waste Management Board and California EPA, including strategic planning, research and evaluation, curriculum development, and professional development, 2002–2005.

Descanso Gardens

Two-year evaluation of the Sycamore Science Adventures, a Head Start science and literacy intervention program at Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, California, 2003–2005.

San Gabriel River Discovery Center

Development of a preliminary interpretive prospectus for the San Gabriel River Discovery Center, front-end evaluation of three target audiences, development of exhibit themes and sub-themes, and design of an informational brochure for the County of Los Angeles, Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Upper San Gabriel River Water District, and Central Basin Waster District, El Monte, California, 2004–2005.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Development of the interpretive master plan and architectural conceptual plan; visitor studies; development of an education prospectus and interpretive panels for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation and the County of San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, California, 2004–2005.

Laguna Canyon Foundation

Development and administration of educator needs assessment to identify needs and interests related to South Coast Wilderness program development for central Orange County schools, 2004.

Irwindale Park

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design at Irwindale Park for Los Angeles Engineering, Irwindale, California, 2003–2004.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Design development of exhibits and interpretive media for a new two-acre children’s garden at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, California, 2003–2004.

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

Interpretive master planning of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex for the Dunes Stewardship Collaborative – a task force consisting of California State Parks, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, County of Santa Barbara, The Dunes Center, and Center for Natural Lands Management, Guadalupe, California, 2003–2004.

Haramokngna Cultural Center  

Interpretive master planning and exhibit design services to showcase the heritage of indigenous people in California at the Haramokngna Cultural Center for the U.S. Forest Service, Red Box Canyon, Angeles National Forest, California, 2003–2004.

Environmental Education Compendium on Energy Resources and the Atmosphere

Research and development of national compendium project for the State of California, California Air Resources Board, and California Energy Commission in cooperation with the California Department of Education, 2003.

California Institute for Biodiversity

Project management of front-end evaluation for new Coast Alive curriculum project of the California Institute for Biodiversity, 2003.

Los Angeles Zoo

Interpretive master planning for the new Rain Forest of the Americas Pavilion and Reptile and Insect Interpretive Center at the Los Angeles Zoo, for Michael Jurdan, Inc. and Leo A. Daly Architecture, Los Angeles, California, 2003.

San Mateo County Parks Environmental Education Program

Development, design, and front-end evaluation of a curriculum-based park resource kit for distribution among K-12 educators under direction of the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation, Menlo Park, California, 2003.

Big Sur Station

Exhibit design and merchandising master plan for the Nature Station, entry point for the Ventana Wilderness, operated by the Los Padres Forest Association in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and California State Parks, Big Sur Station, California, 2003.    

Descanso Gardens

Project management for development of new visitor’s brochure and map, La Canada Flintridge, California, 2003.

Ballona Wetlands 

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for the freshwater marsh at Ballona Reserve, Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California, 2002–2003.

Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve

Interpretive master planning, exhibit and architectural design at Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve, identified by the California Native Plant Society as the third most botanically diverse site in the state, County of San Mateo, 2001–2002.

El Dorado Nature Center

Interpretive master planning for El Dorado Nature Center as part of a comprehensive master plan for wetlands restoration, habitat management, and resource maintenance for 102 acres adjacent to the San Gabriel River, in cooperation with Jones and Stokes and Ron Yeo, FAIA Architect, Inc., Long Beach, California, 2001–2002.

Alta Laguna Park

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design at Alta Laguna Park, City of Laguna Beach, California, 2001–2002.

Santa Fe Canyon

Cultural interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design at Santa Fe Canyon for The Nature Conservancy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2001–2002.

Golden Shore Wetlands

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design at Golden Shore Wetlands, City of Long Beach, 2001–2002.

Environmental Education Compendium on Communities

Research and development of national compendium project for the State of California, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in cooperation with the California Department of Education, 2001–2002.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Implementation of new Interpretive Master Plan (completed by The Acorn Group in 1999) including development of interpretive panels and directional signs for the Garden, Santa Barbara, California, 2001–2002.

California Plan for Environmental Education

Project management of state-level strategic plan for environmental education, including research, public relations, capacity-building, workshop facilitation, supervision of subcommittees, and preparation of final document, Education & the Environment, commissioned by the California Department of Education and California Community Forests Foundation, in conjunction with the California EPA and The Resources Agency, 2000–2002.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Interpretive master planning for a new children’s garden in cooperation with Campbell & Campbell, Architects, Landscape Architects, Planners, Claremont, California, 2001. 

Descanso Gardens

Two-year evaluation of the Discovering Trees education program at Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, California, 2000–2001.

Redwood National and State Park

Planning, design, and production of curriculum materials and resource trunk focusing on endangered species and wildlife research for middle school classroom use, National Park Service, Crescent City, California, 2001.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Recipient of the 2002 Interpretive Media Award, National Association for Interpretation.  Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for the Laguna Canyon Foundation, Laguna Beach, California, 2001.

Long Beach Harbor

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design at Rainbow Harbor, City of Long Beach, 2001.

Vetter Mountain Lookout

Historic interpretation and wayside exhibit design for the Vetter Mountain Lookout, U.S. Forest Service, Angeles National Forest, California, 2000 and 2003.

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Exhibit planning and design for the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Interpretive Center and Trail, The Nature Conservancy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1999–2000.

San Bernardino County Museum

Feasibility study for the Museum Youth Initiative (ultimately resulting in the award of a $500,000 grant), a project funded by the James Irvine Foundation for the San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands, California, 1999–2000.

California Institute for Biodiversity

Development, administration and data analysis of education survey designed to evaluate the Cal Alive CD-ROM, California Institute for Biodiversity, Oakland, California, 1999.

Forest Service History Center

Interpretive master planning for the U.S. Forest Service History Center, Angeles National Forest, California, 1999.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Interpretive master planning for new signage system throughout the gardens, including directional and sectional signage and interpretive panels, Santa Barbara, California, 1999.

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and Multi-Species Reserve

Interpretive master planning and exhibit design for the Santa Rosa Plateau Interpretive Center and Multi-Species Reserve Interpretive Center, County of Riverside/ Regional Park District, Murietta, California, 1998–1999.

Ormond Beach Habitat Resource Area

Concept planning at Ormond Beach Habitat Resource Area, Calleguas MWD Regional Salinity Management and Wetlands Enhancement Program for Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Ventura, California, 1999.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Administration and analysis of visitor survey at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California, 1999. 

Descanso Gardens

Evaluation of education department programs at Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, California, 1999.

Integrated Waste Management Environmental Education Compendium Project

Research and development of national compendium project for the State of California, Integrated Waste Management Board and Department of Education, 1999.

The Huntington Botanical Gardens

Interpretive master planning, visitor studies, and program development for the Botanical Research and Education Center at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California, 1996–1999. 

San Gabriel Canyon

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for the U.S. Forest Service/Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel River Ranger District, California, 1998–1999.

Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center

Interpretive master planning and exhibit design for the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center and Ron Yeo FAIA Architect, Inc., City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 1998.

El Dorado Nature Center

Wayside exhibit design for the El Dorado Nature Center, City of Long Beach, 1998. 

Bear Divide Chaparral Trail

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for the U.S. Forest Service/Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles River Ranger District, Tujunga, California, 1998.

Lost Valley Scout Reservation

Development of an environmental education prospectus for 1415 acre reservation in San Diego County for the Boy Scouts of America and California Community Forests Foundation, California, 1998.

George F Canyon Preserve in Rolling Hills Estates

Interpretive planning, wayside exhibit design and fabrication for the George F Canyon Preserve Trail, City of Rolling Hills Estates, California, 1996–1997.

Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Park

Interpretive planning and wayside exhibit design for the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Park, administered by the Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with NUVIS Landscape Architecture and Planning, City of Los Angeles, California, 1996–1997.   

Canyon Park Nature Center

Recipient of the 1998 Award of Excellence, California Parks and Recreation Society. Interpretive planning, architectural review, exhibit planning and design for Canyon Park Nature Center, City of Monrovia, California, 1995–1997.

Chaffee Zoological Gardens of Fresno

Development of interpretive panels, Chaffee Zoological Gardens of Fresno, California, 1996.

Water Resources Environmental Education Compendium

Showcased in 1997 California Water Awareness Month Kit. Research and development of national compendium project for the State of California, Department of Water Resources and Department of Education, Sacramento, California, 1996.

Western San Gabriel Watchable Wildlife Tour 

Design and fabrication of wayside exhibits for a scenic highway in Angeles National Forest, California, 1995–1996. 

Mt. Baldy Visitor Center

Recipient of 1995 Exhibit Design Award, National Association for Interpretation. Exhibit design and fabrication for the Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse and five-acre Visitor Center Compound, Big Santa Anita Historical Society and U.S. Forest Service/Angeles National Forest, California, 1994–1995.

Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center

Exhibit planning, design, and fabrication at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and California Department of Fish and Game, Huntington Beach, California, 1995.

Department of Conservation Evaluation Study

Statewide evaluation of education materials using surveys, interviews and focus group sessions for the Division of Recycling, California Department of Conservation, Sacramento, California, 1995.

Environmental Education Training Program

Park ranger training program for the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, California, 1994–1995. 

Golden Cup Discovery Trail

Recipient of 1994 Print and Media Design Award, National Association for Interpretation.  Design and production of interpretive brochure and wayside exhibits at Crystal Lake for the U.S. Forest Service/Angeles National Forest, California, 1994.

Energy Resource Center

Conceptual plan development and exhibit writing for 43,000 sq. ft. Energy Resource Center for The Gas Company, Los Angeles, California, 1993–1995. 

West Fork of the San Gabriel River

Design and fabrication of wayside exhibits at the San Gabriel River for the U.S. Forest Service/Angeles National Forest, California, 1994.

Curriculum Development, University of California Natural Reserve System     

Environmental education program design for Elkus Ranch in cooperation with the University of California at Davis, Half Moon Bay, California, 1994.    

Wildlife Refuge Feasibility Study

Long-range feasibility study for the Wildlife Waystation for a proposed 90,000 acre wildlife refuge and zoo facility in Arizona, in conjunction with Non-Profit Management Resources, Tujunga, California, 1994. 

Human Communities Environmental Education Compendium

Research and development of compendium project for the State of California, California Energy Commission and Department of Education, Sacramento, California, 1993–1994.

Caring for the Land Exhibit

Recipient of 1994 Excellence in Education Award, Western Fairs Association. Design of two-acre environmental education facility at the Los Angeles County Fairplex, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, California Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and Los Angeles County Fire Department, Pomona, California, 1993.

Whispering Pines Trail Guide

Design and writing of Journey through the Whispering Pines publication for the U.S. Forest Service/San Bernardino National Forest, California, 1993.

Grassy Hollow Visitor Center

Interpretive planning and exhibit writing for Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, U.S. Forest Service/Angeles National Forest, California, 1993–1994. 

Alandale Ranger Station

Design and fabrication of Watchable Wildlife wayside exhibits at Alandale Ranger Station, U.S. Forest Service/San Bernardino National Forest, California, 1993.

Curriculum Development for Texas A & M University

Development of Texas A & M University science curriculum program for the middle school level, Bryan, Texas, 1993.   

Curriculum Development for Opera Pacific

Writing of curriculum guide, Crisis in the Wetlands, to accompany a performance by Opera Pacific in conjunction with the National Audubon Society/San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Costa Mesa, California, 1993.

Zoo Discovery Program

Recipient of 1992 National Education Award, American Zoo and Aquarium Association and 1996 National Education Award as ZooReach, American Zoo and Aquarium Association.  Design and writing of multilingual zoo interpretive program, including curricula and interpretive media, for the Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, California, 1991.