What would change if your audiences didn’t just learn—but felt connected, inspired, and moved to care? Join Monique Thompson of Raindrop Naturalists – Feb. 2-4, 2026
Move beyond information delivery into purpose-driven interpretation that inspires people to care for and care about a place, story, or species—building understanding, responsibility, and stewardship..
What This Course Offers
The Heritage Interpretive Guide (HIG) Certificate Course is a 20-hour, research-based program grounded in the work of Freeman Tilden, Dr. Sam Ham, and other leaders in interpretation. You’ll also explore how AI can support creativity and efficiency—without replacing your human voice or professional judgment.
You’ll receive personal coaching and expert feedback as you design, refine, and deliver your own interpretive experience plan.
Who Should Attend
Tour guides • Interpreters • Rangers • Educators • Naturalists • Historians
Docents • Animal care staff • Volunteers • Museum, park, zoo, and aquarium professionals
Course Format (20 Hours)
4 hours – Self-paced learning
Guided workbook
Reflection & discussion prompts
Knowledge checks
16 hours – Live on Zoom (3 days)
- Days 1–2: 6 hours/day of instruction, discussion, coaching, and applied practice
- Day 3: 4 hours delivering and refining a 10-minute live interpretive program
Course Details
February 2-4, 2026
Feb. 2-3| 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. MT
Feb. 4 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MT
Live via Zoom
Rate: $199 (includes HIG training manual & HIG Certificate)
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📧 Questions? Contact Monique at raindropranch@gmail.comLet’s shape the future of interpretation—together.
Your Trainer
Monique Thompson, NAI-Certified Interpretive Guide Trainer & founder of Raindrop Naturalist, brings over a decade of experience training interpreters across museums, parks, zoos, aquariums, and heritage sites nationwide and internationally. Her work blends research-based frameworks, values-based communication, and awe-centered design to help interpreters find their voice and foster empathy, stewardship, and belonging.
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