Visitor Facilities

Publications

Interpretive Centers: The History, Design and Development of Nature and Visitor Centers,
by Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman,
UW-SP Foundation Press, 2002

Visitor Facilities: The History, Design and Development of Nature and Visitor Centers

Visitor centers serve as portals to a “spirit of place.” Nature centers are sanctuaries that guide people to a “sense of place.” This book explores the history, design and development of these site-based facilities. Michael Gross and Ron Zimmerman have studied interpretive facilities for more than 25 years. This is the first comprehensive sourcebook that offers insights into the evolution of today’s interpretive centers, defines functions of nature and visitor centers, and presents a model for holistic design.
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