About The Art of Ecology (Marissa Jacobs)

Marissa Jacobs – The Art of Ecology

Hi all! I am an Environmental & Conservation Educator who blends the arts with science to deepen understanding and help build stronger connections between students & the ecosystems that we’re a part of. I am an international speaker, award-winning nature photographer & eco-gardener, and educator with National Geographic Certificate program. My educational background is in Primary & Adult Education, Wildlife Conservation, Ecology, Botany, Herbalism, and Art (see more qualifications below).

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Qualifications

Slippery Rock University

Estimated Completion – Spring 2024

Delaware Valley University ’14

Focus in Digital Media & Art

Other Qualifications, Certificates, and Training

Herbal Academy
- Spring 2022 – Certified Herbalist
- Summer 2021 – Trained Forager & Herbalist
Carlos Ortega Contreras “Balamoc”
- Summer 2021 – Trained Scientific Illustrator
Neurographic Academy
- Spring 2021 – User Level Certificate
National Geographic Society
- 2020 – Storytelling Through Photography
- 2019 – Teaching Climate Change
- Fall 2018 – Geo-Inquiry Education
- Spring 2018 – National Geographic Educator Certificate

Longwood Gardens
- 2019 – Pollinator Training
- 2018 – Trees & Houseplant & ID
US Fish & Wildlife Service
- 2018 – Project Learning Tree
Bruce Allen: Fine Line Studios
- 2017 – Graphic Design & Print Design Layout Trained
Department of Conservation of Natural Resources
- 2016 – Project WET
PA Horticultural Society
- 2016 – Certified Tree Tender
Bucks County Audubon Society
- 2016 – Teacher Naturalist
Peace Valley Nature Center
- 2014 – Teacher Naturalist