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Improving the experience: Engaging and educating at the Gila Cliff Dwellings

H & R Consulting, LLC. Improving the experience: Engaging and educating at the Gila Cliff Dwellings. History. Since the 1960s, the US National Park Service has preserved our nation’s cultural and natural history. About 275 million people visit the National Parks every year.

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Improving the experience: Engaging and educating at the Gila Cliff Dwellings

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  1. H & R Consulting, LLC Improving the experience: Engaging and educating at the Gila Cliff Dwellings

  2. History • Since the 1960s, the US National Park Service has preserved our nation’s cultural and natural history. • About 275 million people visit the National Parks every year. • It is a part of the Department of the Interior.

  3. Gila Cliff Dwellings • Preserves the homes and lives of the Mogollan people, who lived over 700 years ago

  4. The nation’s first wilderness area Gila National Forest

  5. 3 Areas of Focus: • Research → Historians • Preservation → Environmental Scientists • Education → Interpreters (Docents) • All three of these components should come together to create a complete and rewarding experience for visitors The Problem

  6. Outdated historical information Uninformed Interpreters Conflict between historians, scientists and interpreters A neglect for the cultural and natural histories being preservedPlan for Implementation The Result

  7. Self-Directed Work Teams (SWTs) • Creating community within the three areas of focus • Incorporating new technology • http://nps-gila.wikispaces.com/

  8. Restructuring the NPS Maintaining open lines of communication Incorporating technology into the organizational culture Interpreting history, not becoming it! Longterm goals

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