Advanced Resource Management, Lafayette, Colorado: Melding the art and science of interpretation to connect people and places.

Why Choose ARM?
Because we:

  • Are trained interpreters and educators
  • Assemble our team specifically for your project
  • Are known for our responsiveness and accessibility
  • Have practical, on the ground experience in resource management
  • Have access to an extensive network of vendors and professionals

 


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.