Join Jessica Ramey for Nature Journaling!

PVAS Host: Jessica Ramey

Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 12 participants.

PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible

Celebrate the burst of spring flowers and ephemeral blooms. Capture color, patterns, and the fleeting beauty of blossoms while tuning into the lively rhythms of nature.

The session will take place at Yankauer Nature Preserve, a 104-acre forested landscape. This preserve is historic farmland that is now forested. The backside of the preserve overlooks the Potomac River.

• Walking Distance: Approximately 1 mile, though it could be longer.
• Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
• Exposure: Forested/dense canopy cover
• Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail Gentle slopes/rolling hills
• Restroom: There are 2 composting toilets at Yankauer near the meeting location.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Meet at the pavilion.
• What to Bring: Come with your nature journal supplies, a chair (if you’d like), water, and an open mind to trying new materials and techniques!

Register Here!

Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

If the required minimum # of people do not register by 4 pm the evening prior, the program will be cancelled.

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About our Host: Jessica lives in Martinsburg, WV and is a middle school science and special education teacher with a passion for helping others connect with the natural world. Her journey into nature journaling began after attending the Hog Island Audubon Society summer camp for educators, sponsored by PVAS. Since then, she has embraced journaling as a way to slow down and deepen her connection to nature. She leads a nature journaling club at her school and is currently a Master Naturalist candidate through PVAS. Jessica is excited to lead this program and hopes participants of all ages—regardless of artistic ability—will discover the joy of observing and documenting the natural world through words, drawings, and personal reflections.