CIG Trainings
Cincinnati Nature Center
August 22 - August 25, 2022
Instructor: Jason Neumann
Registration Cost: $230 (the CIG certificate is an additional $150)
Contact: Jason Neumann - jneumann@cincynature.org, 513-831-1711 x 221.
About the instructor:
For Jason Neumann, growing up on a farm in northern Michigan set the stage for a lifelong interest in agriculture as well as interpretation. He earned a BS in Crop and Soil Sciences in 1993 (Michigan State University) and, recently, a graduate certificate in Agroforestry through the University of Missouri (2018). Once he discovered the field of interpretation, he never looked back. Early in his career, he took an interest the how of teaching, becoming involved with National Association for Interpretation. He has earned credentials as a Certified Heritage Interpreter, Interpretive Planner, Interpretive Manager and Interpretive Guide Trainer. In 2002, he received the NAI National Master Frontline Interpreter award. In his current role as Public Programs Manager for Cincinnati Nature Center, he focuses on interpretive training and uses native foods to engage visitors in conservation efforts. Jason’s 27 years in the field have spanned a camp that served inner-city youth to an educational farm to conservation-related natural history programs.
August 22 - August 25, 2022
Instructor: Jason Neumann
Registration Cost: $230 (the CIG certificate is an additional $150)
Contact: Jason Neumann - jneumann@cincynature.org, 513-831-1711 x 221.
About the instructor:
For Jason Neumann, growing up on a farm in northern Michigan set the stage for a lifelong interest in agriculture as well as interpretation. He earned a BS in Crop and Soil Sciences in 1993 (Michigan State University) and, recently, a graduate certificate in Agroforestry through the University of Missouri (2018). Once he discovered the field of interpretation, he never looked back. Early in his career, he took an interest the how of teaching, becoming involved with National Association for Interpretation. He has earned credentials as a Certified Heritage Interpreter, Interpretive Planner, Interpretive Manager and Interpretive Guide Trainer. In 2002, he received the NAI National Master Frontline Interpreter award. In his current role as Public Programs Manager for Cincinnati Nature Center, he focuses on interpretive training and uses native foods to engage visitors in conservation efforts. Jason’s 27 years in the field have spanned a camp that served inner-city youth to an educational farm to conservation-related natural history programs.
The Ohio State University
October 13 - October 17, 2022
Instructor: Susan Rache
Registration Cost: $230 (the CIG certificate is an additional $150)
Contact: Susan Rache - suemacrasche@yahoo.com or call (614) 565-8568
About the instructor:
Susan McLaughlin Rache is a park ranger with the National Park Service and an instructor at The Ohio State University. In 2021, she was named the Sandy McBeath Outstanding Part-time/Seasonal Interpreter for NAI Region 4. Check back soon to learn more about Susan!
October 13 - October 17, 2022
Instructor: Susan Rache
Registration Cost: $230 (the CIG certificate is an additional $150)
Contact: Susan Rache - suemacrasche@yahoo.com or call (614) 565-8568
About the instructor:
Susan McLaughlin Rache is a park ranger with the National Park Service and an instructor at The Ohio State University. In 2021, she was named the Sandy McBeath Outstanding Part-time/Seasonal Interpreter for NAI Region 4. Check back soon to learn more about Susan!
