Interpretation & Education 2-Day Webinar Series

Join Homestead National Historical Park and Nebraska Master Naturalist for a two-day webinar series. Get an in depth look at interpretation and education from the National Park Service. Grow your interpretive skills and connect with volunteer opportunities.

DAY ONE

Interpreting in National Parks – Past, Present, and How to Get Involved as a Nebraska Master Naturalist

Tuesday March 25th, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE

Presenter: Rob Briwa, Education Program Specialist, National Parks Service

Program Overview: The Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service (NPS) to conserve park resources and “provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for further generations.” Interpretation – or the art and science of connecting visitors to parks through varied communication – is central to the NPS mission. Interpretation has a rich history, and understanding interpretation through a historical lens helps practitioners perfect their skills in the present. Join NPS Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa for a virtual program and discussion about interpretation – and learn ways to apply your master naturalist training in national parks! 

DAY TWO

Interpretation Opportunities at Homestead National Historical Park for Nebraska Master Naturalists

Thursday March 27th, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST Register HERE

Presenter: Rob Briwa, Education Program Specialist, National Parks Service

Program Overview: Nebraska’s state and national parks are terrific places for master naturalists to apply their knowledge of interpretation. Homestead National Historical Park, located outside of Beatrice, NE, is always looking for volunteers-in-parks who can help share homesteading stories through interpretation and during education events. Join Education Program Specialist Rob Briwa in a virtual program to learn more about the significant themes shaping interpretation at Homestead National Historical Park. Then, tune in to hear about all the ways Master Naturalists can apply their interpretive skills at Homestead National Historical Park!

This webinar series counts for four hours of continuing education towards Nebraska Master Naturalist in-training or recertification requirements.