More about ARM
Rich Smith
Rich has over 25 years experience in interpretation and resource management. Rich’s credentials include:
- Certified Interpretive Trainer (National Association for Interpretation)
- Certified Environmental and Public Policy Disputes Mediator
- Certified Associate Wildlife Biologist (The Wildlife Society)
- MA in Education (University of Northern Colorado)
- BS in Biology (Wildlife) and Secondary Education (Framingham State College)
- Ranger Supervisor and Education and Outreach Coordinator (Boulder, CO)
- Lake Operations Supervisor (Standley Lake Recreation Area, CO)
- Teaching Certification formerly held in Colorado and Massachusetts
- Science Teacher: King Philip Regional Junior High School (MA)
- Instructor: Community Free School (Boulder, CO)
- Instructor: Red Rocks Community College (CO)
- Program Coordinator and Instructor: Colorado Interagency Ranger Training Program.
- Member: National Association for Interpretation
- Member: Park Ranger Curriculum Development Advisory Board, (CO)
- Member: Boulder County Nature Association Board of Directors
- Member: Foothills Nature Center Board of Directors (CO) and Education Advisory Committee
- Member: Boulder Valley School District Environmental Education Steering Committee.
Christine Leahy
Christine is an experienced interpretive designer, writer and project manager. Christine’s credentials include:
- Administrator: Lookout Mountain Nature Center (CO)
- Interpretation-related positions in six national parks, numerous state and county parks, and in the private and non-profit sectors.
- BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Science (Purdue University)
- Graduate level coursework in Instructional Design/Environmental Education
- Member: Association of Nature Center Administrators
- Member: North American Association for Environmental Education
- Member: National Association for Interpretation
- Member: Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
- Certified in: Project WILD, NatureScope, and Learning Tree
- Founder and Instructor: Colorado State University Native Plant Master Program.
ARM’s Awards Include
- Best Interior Exhibits Award (Third Place) from the National Association for Interpretation. Project: Lookout Mountain Nature Center.
- Starburst Award for excellence in the use of state lottery funds. Project: Greenlee Wildlife Preserve.
- People’s Choice Award from the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association. Project: Greenlee Wildlife Preserve.
- Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Project: Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway Interpretive Master Plan
- Creativity in Design Award from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Project: Queens State Wildlife Area wildlife viewing blind.

