Kathryn Owen, Evaluating Community Events

Published: Aug. 14, 2020, 7:38 p.m.

Kathryn Owen is an independent evaluator who helps zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and conservation groups assess the effectiveness of their exhibitions, programs, and initiatives. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years.\n\nI reached out to Kathryn because I wanted to speak with her about doing evaluation in the kind of community settings where freelance educators often work \u2014 settings such as an environmental education fair, a neighborhood conference, or some other community event.\n\nHow many ways are there to evaluate the impact of brief interactions at community events?\n\nLet\u2019s find out.