Impacts of ecology-themed interpretation programs at a Colorado open space preserve on attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge

Abstract

In this investigation participants in a series of interpretive education programs at a local nature preserve were asked to evaluate their attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about wildlife conservation and ecology. The goal was to determine whether the interpretation programs impacted the participant's perspective. The research demonstrated that the majority of those who participated in the interpretation programs did have positive attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about wildlife conservation and ecology after doing so.