May 5-8, 2026
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
Instructor: Ellen Holste
About this Course
The nationally recognized Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) program is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about developing and leading interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history, definitions, and principles of interpretation. During the course, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us.
Registration Rates
$600 Regular Registration (includes a one-year complimentary NAI membership)*
$525 with NAI Member Discount
*NAI membership will start a few days after payment.
Contact Information
Before the start of the course, you will receive information from your instructor on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. For more information, contact Ellen Holste at [email protected] or call (269) 430-3151.
Special Terms and Cancellations
Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment. If this course is canceled, NAI will contact you, and you will receive a full refund.
Cancellations requested before April 28, 2026, will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee; no refunds will be issued after this date. If you need to cancel your registration, it must be emailed to [email protected].