Join Jessica Ramey for Nature Journaling!

PVAS Host: Jessica Ramey

This is a free/donation-based program. 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

Enjoy the slower, quieter rhythms of midsummer. Journal contrasts of light and shadow, textures, and hidden details waiting to be discovered in shaded spots.

• Walking Distance: Approximately 1 mile, though it could be longer.
• Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
• Exposure: Mostly under canopy cover
• Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail. Gentle slopes/rolling hills
• Restroom: There are 2 composting toilets at Yankauer near the start of the trail
• Parking/Where to Meet: The group will meet at the pavilion near the start of the trail.
• 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.