designs
interpretive sign samples
Please visit my Flickr site for a more complete portfolio of interpretive signs.
In 2018, the Estabrook Dam was removed. This sign, designed with input from Milwaukee County Parks, the State Historical Preservation Office, and MMSD (Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District) documents the historical significance of this location on the Milwaukee River.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is in the process of upgrading the signs at one of their wetlands. Two talented artists donated artwork to the project. My task was to create signs that interpreted the site using their artwork. The challenge was that some of the artwork was full-color and some was black-and-white. I decided that making the signs look a little like a work-in-progress field journal would solve the problem.
Point Beach State Forest made several improvements to the area around their lodge. They asked me to develop this sign to explain the changes and inspire visitors to improve the health of water everywhere.
I worked with Naturalist Kathleen at Peninsula State Park to complete the interpretive signs along the White Cedar Nature Trail. Students at UW-Stevens Point created the design concept. I added graphics and helped to rewrite the text.
The Master Gardeners of North Central Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Extension, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, and Rib Mountain State Park work together to create and maintain two wildflower / butterfly gardens within the park. They asked me to design a sign encouraging visitors to create similar gardens at their homes.
To honor the huge contribution that the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) made to Copper Falls State Park, I worked with park staff to design this map/sign which invites visitors to find the CCC's lasting legacy to the park.
At Wyalusing State Park, there is a monument to the tragic demise of the passenger pigeon. I worked with the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology to make this sign.
I worked with Naturalist Jackie at Kettle Moraine State Forest -- Northern Unit to reimagine the interpretive signs along Summit Trail. We updated eight signs. Here are a few before-and-after examples.
SEWISC (Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium) needed a sign to post at a demonstration plot at Havenwoods State Forest. The sign needed to inform and inspire.
turtle logo
In 1994, WAEE hosted the Mid-west Environmental Education Conference. I designed the logo and wrote this article to explain the significance of these turtle designs from around the world.
species checklists
It took about 10 years to find the time to update the bird checklist for Havenwoods State Forest, but I'm pleased with the results. Take a peek at the design and the list. Each species checklist at Havenwoods has unique elements while retaining similarities in design.
Nature Journal
This small journal is part of the Get Outdoors! Wisconsin campaign. The journal is about 4.25" X5.5". The pdf needs to be printed front to back, folded and cut to produce the booklet.
patches
The Wisconsin Explorer program is an interpretive program of the Wisconsin State Park System. There are a total of 9 patches which children can earn by completing the requirements of the program. Each patch features a Wisconsin state symbol.
The Kettle Moraine State Forest celebrated a 75th anniversary in 2011. They wanted to offer visitors a patch to remember the milestone. Staff asked that the patch feature Dundee Mountain, a glacial landmark in the forest. These graphics show the progression from photo, to black and white design, to color design, to finished patch.
geotokens
I developed an historical geocaching adventure at Havenwoods State Forest. The reward for finding all 10 stops and solving the puzzle is this custom geotoken. To find out more about you can collect this coin, visit the geocaching page on Havenwoods' website.