Self-guided visits, including birders, hikers, etc by Kate Haley Goldman https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided What elements or approaches make self-guided visits successful? en-us 2021-05-11 18:22:50 UTC 2021-05-12 21:33:02 UTC hello@padlet.com What creates SUCCESSFUL Self Guided Visits? HGandCo https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1514736597 1. What elements or approaches make “Self-guided visits, including birders, hikers, etc.” successful? 
2.  Do these elements and approaches lead to these outcomes? If not, what else does there need to be for this type of programming to be successful?
3: What are the approaches or elements that keep these programs from being successful?
]]> 2021-05-11 18:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1514736597 Impacts of Self Guided Visits https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519004784 * Appreciation and Protection
* Understanding of Audubon's work at the site and across the broader network
* Personal connection to the natural world
* Foster conservation action and advocacy
* Building connections to nature and self-reflection as individuals or families
* Opportunities for return visits, volunteering, donating, and becoming more involved in Audubon]]> 2021-05-12 19:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519004784 Passive Interpretation https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519048973 meaning that there are signs, tools, resources to check out to enrich a self-guided experience]]> 2021-05-12 19:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519048973 I am learning that successful self-guided tours depend on some guidance whether interpretive signs or a field guide. On the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk, visitors are missing the boardwalk naturalists, who guided tours before the pandemic. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519050679 2021-05-12 19:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519050679 Clear where to get more information. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519051820 2021-05-12 20:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519051820 Opportunities for engagement during and after visit. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519052125 2021-05-12 20:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519052125 Experiences that create a sense of curiosity https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519052764 2021-05-12 20:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519052764 Clear expectations before visit https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519053422 2021-05-12 20:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519053422 Accessible - for people of all physical abilities https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519053671 2021-05-12 20:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519053671 It should be clear to visitors, whether they interact with staff or not, that they are at an Audubon site. There should be some explanation of Audubon's work, and connect those visitors to work happening across the network. Ideally, visitors would leave wanting to return, and with opportunities to become more involved. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519054196 2021-05-12 20:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519054196 Opportunities for feedback about visit. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519055569 2021-05-12 20:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519055569 Self-guided may mean they don't want to talk to anyone. Provide programming info without interacting with people https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519058455 2021-05-12 20:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519058455 Opportunities to connect technology to the experience... i.e. using smart phone to find an answer, taking a photo with prompt to share to social media, watching a video that demonstrates so https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519058618 2021-05-12 20:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519058618 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519058716 Field guides help visitor to learn about the swamp at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary; however, field guides need to be updated regularly and available in multiple languages. And, some learners appreciate other forms of learning, so it is best to offer other options to reading. 

]]> 2021-05-12 20:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519058716 clarity on messaging, signage, consistent branding. Make it easy for the visitor https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519060522 2021-05-12 20:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519060522 Challenge: Even self-guided experience will struggle with limited staff. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519062381 2021-05-12 20:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519062381 Must be safe https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519065039 2021-05-12 20:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519065039 Resources can be a constraint on the success of self-guided tours. For example, updating interpretative materials takes expertise and financial resources. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519065368 2021-05-12 20:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519065368 Audubon Branding https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519069163 2021-05-12 20:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519069163 Multilingual https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519119254 2021-05-12 20:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519119254 Provide opportunities to connect with others to share and compare experiences. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519194611 2021-05-12 20:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519194611 Performance Measure https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Self_Guided/wish/1519220579 Repeat Visitation
How many different birds did you see today
Did you learn anything New today?

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