They have begun some online forums for interaction on nature topics. Right now it is mostly bird oriented, but apparently there are plans to expand to other natural history topics. The AOU Checklist of North American Birds - The official source of the taxonomy of birds found in North and Middle America. A collaborative project of the Florida International University Libraries and Everglades National Park, with support and participation of numerous other scientific, government, library, and educational organizations, the EIN serves researchers, resource managers, educators, students, researchers, decision makers, and concerned citizens both within south Florida and around the world. Back to Top Interpretation and Programming A mailing list for Interpretation Folks involved in the interpretive end of things might be interested in Interp-L, a mailing list for interpreters.
Traffic is generally fairly light.
Topics include Web sites of interest to interpreters, announcements of upcoming workshops and trainings, questions about developing new interpretive programs, and the occasional philosophical discussion of interpretation and interpretive techniques. They offer field guides and other resources. Collectively, they represent the largest ongoing effort to gather standardized data on endangered plants, animals and ecosystems. Since 1971, the Association has promoted environmental education and supported the work of environmental educators. There are many environmental interest groups, and many organizations dedicated to improving education.