What is NAI??????
NAI, the National Association for Interpretation, was formed in 1988 from two existing organizations: the Association of Interpretive Naturalists and the Western Interpreters Association. Both of these groups were created in the 1950s to provide training and networking opportunities for interpreters of natural and cultural history in nonformal settings (parks, zoos, nature centers, museums, and aquariums). For over thirty years, these two organizations operated as two separate professional organizations with offices in Maryland and California. Since merging in 1988, NAI has worked to meet the needs of interpretation professionals in North America and worldwide. Its certification program is one of many services designed to further the work of the profession. More information about NAI is available on its website, http://www.interpnet.com.
