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Cindy Crosby

Cindy Crosby

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer, Naturalist, Speaker, Teacher

  • Education

    • National Association for Interpretation

      2012 - 2020

      Certified Interpretive Guide (2012-2020)Trainer (2015-20)

    • Project Learning Tree

      2013 - 2013
      Early Childhood Education, K-8 Education Environmental Education

    • The Morton Arboretum

      1999 - 2010
      Steward Supervisor, Interpretation, Woodland Steward, Naturalist-Interpretation Natural Resources/Conservation, General

      Activities and Societies: Steward Supervisor-Natural Areas Docent-Interpretation

    • Ball State University

      1979 - 1983
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Art, Journalism, and Business

      Activities and Societies: Editorial (Lifestyle, Copy Desk, Sports) Ball State Daily News Honors Program

    • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

      2012 - 2014
      Master's Degree Natural Resources: Environmental Education and Interpretation 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Treehaven Graduate Project: Interpretive Master Plan for Nachusa Grasslands, Franklin Grove, IL

  • Experience

    • Independent Bookseller

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1996
      Co-Owner

      Just off the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, IN.

    • Self

      Jan 1996 - now
      Writer, Editor, and Speaker

      Author, compiler, co-author, or contributor to more than 20 books, none self-published.Current work includes interpretative panel content (natural history, horticulture, exhibits), book manuscript consultations, substantive editing, and coaching writers. Full resume available on request.Currently speaking and teaching on Illinois flora, dragonflies, nature journaling, nature literature, the Illinois tallgrass prairie, woodland wildflowers, and natural history.

    • National Park Service

      May 2010 - Sept 2012
      Park Ranger or Park Guide-- Interpretation

      Isle Royale National Park, Windigo-- Interpretation --2010, 2011, 2012Park Ranger and/or Park GuideIsle Royale National Park, Windigo --Volunteer in the Park-- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (more than 500 hours)Artist in Residence at Isle Royale National Park-- 2005

    • The Morton Arboretum

      May 2015 - now

      Contract instructor for Adult Natural History, Writing, Prairie Ecology and Ethnobotany, Interpretation and Stewardship Classes. The role of the full-time Interpretation Program Coordinator is to research, develop, and deliver a wide variety of exhibit and event-based interpretive content and experiences at The Morton Arboretum; to engage its more than one million visitors each year with the mission of the Arboretum; and to train volunteers, staff, and interpreters to deliver programming.

      • Adult Natural History and Interpretation Instructor

        Jan 2006 - now

      • Interpretation Program Coordinator

        May 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid and CPR

      Red Cross
      Feb 2011

    • Certified Interpretive Trainer

      National Association for Interpretation
      Apr 2015

    • Five Certifications in Natural Resources/Interpretation

      Eppley Institute

    • Certified Interpretive Guide

      National Association for Interpretation
      Apr 2012

    • Operator/Illinois Pesticide License/Invasive Plant Control

      Illinois Department of Agriculture
      Mar 2013

    • Chicago Wilderness Prescribed Burn Certification

      The Morton Arboretum

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Champion of Trees Award The Morton Arboretum Sep 2016 Nominated for exceptional visitor service.
    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Champion of Trees Award The Morton Arboretum Apr 2016 Nominated for "providing an exceptional training opportunity for the education program guides...on dealing with difficult people."
    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Golden Ginkgo Award The Morton Arboretum Sep 2015 Awarded for working as part of a team to plan and implement a mobile nature game application to support an exhibit.
    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Natural Resources Volunteer of the Year 2014 The Morton Arboretum Dec 2014 Teamwork, empowerment of others, positivity, empathy, leadership.More than 1,500 hours of volunteer work for The Morton Arboretum
    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Paul Gruchow Nature Essay Prize Writers Rising Up Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Prairie Light Review Poetry Competition, First Runner-Up College of DuPage Jan 2013 "Take and Eat"
    • Awarded to Cindy Crosby
      Artist in Residence National Park Service Jul 2005 Artist in Residence at Isle Royale National Park. Lived and wrote in a wilderness environment (cabin with no running water or plumbing) for three weeks and gave workshops on nature journaling to visitors and backpackers at the park.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Steward Supervisor

      Issued by The Morton Arboretum on Jan 2011
      The Morton ArboretumAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Dragonfly Monitor

      Issued by The Morton Arboretum on Jan 2007
      The Morton ArboretumAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Foster Family

      Issued by Collie Rescue of Illinois on Jan 2009
      Collie Rescue of IllinoisAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Nachusa Grasslands, Dragonfly Monitor

      Issued by The Nature Conservancy on Jan 2013
      The Nature ConservancyAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Science Grants Committee

      Issued by Friends of Nachusa Grasslands Science Grants Committee on Aug 2015
      Friends of Nachusa Grasslands Science Grants CommitteeAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Art and Wine Walk

      Issued by The Morton Arboretum on Jul 2018
      The Morton ArboretumAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Docent, Interpretation

      Issued by The Morton Arboretum on Jan 2004
      The Morton ArboretumAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Volunteer, Interpretation

      Issued by National Park Service on Jan 2005
      National Park ServiceAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Dragonfly Monitor

      Issued by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on Jan 2007
      Forest Preserve District of DuPage CountyAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Glen Ellyn Food Pantry on Jan 2006
      Glen Ellyn Food PantryAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Nachusa Grasslands Interpretive Planning

      Issued by The Nature Conservancy on Jan 2013
      The Nature ConservancyAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Director

      Issued by Earthlings Environmental Group on Jan 2009
      Earthlings Environmental GroupAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Mentor

      Issued by Lisle High School on Jan 2012
      Lisle High SchoolAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Speaker, volunteer

      Issued by The GardenWorks Project on Jan 2015
      The GardenWorks ProjectAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Vice President-Communications Officer

      Issued by Friends of Nachusa Grasslands on Jul 2015
      Friends of Nachusa GrasslandsAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Isle Royale National Park Artist in Residence Program

      Issued by National Park Service on Jan 2011
      National Park ServiceAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Program Committee Member and Presenter, Midwest Regional Conference

      Issued by National Association for Interpretation on Jan 2014
      National Association for InterpretationAssociated with Cindy Crosby

    • Art and Wine Walk

      Issued by The Morton Arboretum on Feb 2018
      The Morton ArboretumAssociated with Cindy Crosby