More about ARM
ARM has been providing interpretive products and services to a diversity of clients since 1997. ARM principal, Rich Smith, has worked in interpretation for more than 25 years.
The ARM Team
When a project warrants, ARM assembles a team from its network of leading professionals in a variety of disciplines:
- Graphic artists and designers
- Illustrators
- Exhibit engineers, fabricators, and installers
- Interpretive sign fabricators
- Fabricators of kiosks, bases, and frames.
- Landscape architects
Rich Smith
- Certified Interpretive Trainer (NAI)
- MA in Education
- BS in Wildlife Biology and Secondary Education
- Certified Environmental and Public Policy Disputes Mediator
- Substitute Teacher certification held in Colorado.
- Teaching Certification formerly held in Colorado and Massachusetts
Boards and Other Former Positions
- Boulder County Nature Association Board of Directors
- Foothills Nature Center Board of Directors
- Foothills Nature Center Education Advisory Committee
- Boulder Valley School District Environmental Education Steering Committee
- Adjunct Faculty, Red Rocks Community College (RRCC)
- Program Coordinator/Instructor, Colorado Interagency Ranger Training Program (RRCC)
- Education and Outreach Coordinator City of Boulder Open Space Department
ARM’s Awards Include
- Best Interior Exhibits Award (Third Place) from the National Association for Interpretation: Lookout Mountain Nature Center exhibits
- Starburst Award for excellence in the use of state lottery funds: Greenlee Wildlife Preserve observation deck
- People’s Choice Award from the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association: Greenlee Wildlife Preserve observation deck
- Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects: Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway Interpretive Master Plan
- Creativity in Design Award from the Colorado Division of Wildlife: Queens State Wildlife Area wildlife viewing blind