Based out of Bucks County, PA, United States
The Art of Ecology
Building visual connections between people and nature.
All in-person events are COVID Compliant.
13
May2021
Spring Trails-to-Tasting Discover the natural goodness in your own backyard through this video-series foraging for wild edibles and creating easy to make cocktails! We’ll learn foraging etiquette, how plants and animals are interconnected, and how to create unique, handcrafted cocktails – a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month! Did you miss a video? Don’t worry! The link to all past private videos will be emailed weekly.
Admission is $5 for access to the entire series. Register Here.
Admission is $5 for access to the entire series. Register Here.
5pmVIRTUAL
15
May2021
Photo Walk with Hunterdon Land TrustExplore the wonders of the Zega Lockatong preserve, focusing on long-exposure shots over the streams and waterways as well as on the beauty of the woods. Learn more about this FREE program, & register here.
11amZega Lockatong Preserve, New Jersey
20
May2021
Flora & Fauna of Kenya 2021 Trip PresentationDiscover the flora & fauna of Kenya, as I present about my most recent trip to the Maasai Mara, Nyaketch, Kisumu, and Nairobi regions of Kenya! During this one hour presentation, you’ll learn more about how lions rely on shrubs in the grasslands of Maasai Mara, about the intricate nest building behaviors of birds like the Hammerkops, about the competitive relationships of hippos as they eat grasses along stream banks, and more! A portion of the proceeds is donated to African wildlife conservation groups. Registration for this virtual presentation is free, however you can contribute what you wish to support the educational programs of The Art of Ecology and other conservation organizations! Register HERE.
7pmVIRTUAL
22
May2021
Lunch & Learn with The Art of Ecology – Terrariums to Emulate NatureJoin me for an hour of discovering more about plants, their care, and their natural environments as we create beautiful plant-themed home décor, drink coffee, and eat delicious local food at Brig-o-Doon! Registration is required for each lunch & learns. Materials provided, food is not. Each month focuses on a different topic. Today, learn about emulating nature on a small scale with Terrarium building!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
12:30pmBrig-o-Doon Coffee House, Ottsville PA
3
June2021
Human Empowerment and it’s Impact on the Environment Kenya 2021 Trip PresentationDiscover how empowerment projects not only help people learn skills, but also impact the environment, as I present about my most recent trip to the Maasai Mara, Nyaketch, Kisumu, and Nairobi regions of Kenya! During this one hour presentation, you’ll learn more about how SHOFCO, a women’s empowerment project provides clean water for the Kibera slums, how a performing arts groups makes lives for the children of Nairobi a little better, and how agriculture programs support children throughout Kenya! A portion of the proceeds is donated to these empowerment projects. Registration for this virtual presentation is free, however you can contribute what you wish to support the educational programs of The Art of Ecology and other empowerment organizations! Register HERE.
7pmVIRTUAL
10
June2021
Terrarium WorkshopJoin The Art of Ecology for a BYOB evening of discovering the importance of plants in the environment through this hands-on terrarium workshop! Each participant will bring home one 7″ terrarium to sit or hang. All materials provided.
Admission is $35/pp. Register here.
Admission is $35/pp. Register here.
6:30pmArt in the Barn
Furlong, PA
Furlong, PA
11
June2021
Wildflower Arrangement WorkshopExplore the Bucks County Audubon Society to identify local wildflowers that do well in arrangements. You will also learn about wildflower picking etiquette and how to avoid harvesting native species that require extra care. Each participant can expect to bring home one floral arrangement each. All materials (flowers, vase, etc…) provided. BYOB.
Admission is $25/pp. Register HERE.
Admission is $25/pp. Register HERE.
6:30pmBucks County Audubon Society, New Hope, PA
12
June2021
Terrarium Workshop for Kids Join The Art of Ecology for a morning of discovering the importance of plants in the environment and the role that they play in the natural world through this hands-on terrarium workshop specifically designed for kids! Each participant will bring home a terrarium to sit or hang. All materials/plants provided.
Register with Newtown Parks & Rec.
Register with Newtown Parks & Rec.
10amNewtown Township Parks & Rec. Newtown PA
19
June2021
Lunch & Learn with The Art of Ecology – Kokedama Floating Islands Join me for an hour of discovering more about plants, their care, and their natural environments as we create beautiful plant-themed home décor, drink coffee, and eat delicious local food at Brig-o-Doon! Registration is required for each lunch & learns. Materials provided, food is not. Each month focuses on a different topic. Today, learn about plants that don’t mind floating and growing in the air as we create kokedama floating plant structures.
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
12:30pmBrig-o-Doon Coffee House, Ottsville PA
17
July2021
Lunch & Learn with The Art of EcologyJoin me for an hour of discovering more about plants, their care, and their natural environments as we create beautiful plant-themed home décor, drink coffee, and eat delicious local food at Brig-o-Doon! Registration is required for each lunch & learns. Materials provided, food is not. Each month focuses on a different topic. Today, we switch from houseplants to the garden as we learn about host plants, the butterflies that rely on them, and how to create habitat by creating Butterfly Puddlers and seed balls for monarchs!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
12:30pmBrig-o-Doon Coffee House, Ottsville PA
23
July2021
Black Walnut & Botanical Tie-DyingDiscover the art of creating pigments and dyes out of nature’s bounty during our tye-dye party! We will take a walk to identify plants that can be used for dye baths and learn a little about the history and importance of Black Walnuts as paint, dye, and war paint! Then we will create our Black Walnut dye baths to create our own botanically tie-dyed t-shirts. All participants will receive their own white cotton t-shirts to dye, but you may bring your own fabric to dye as well! Registration not yet open. Subscribe to my eblast for event notifications.
6:30pmBucks County Audubon Society, New Hope, PA
21
August2021
Lunch & Learn with The Art of Ecology Join me for an hour of discovering more about plants, their care, and their natural environments as we create beautiful plant-themed home décor, drink coffee, and eat delicious local food at Brig-o-Doon! Registration is required for each lunch & learns. Materials provided, food is not. Each month focuses on a different topic. Today, we learn about tree-climbing plants (called epiphytes) as we create beautifully mounted Staghorn Ferns!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
Admission is $35/pp. Register HERE for one or all of them!
12:30pmBrig-o-Doon Coffee House, Ottsville PA
9
September2021
Terrarium Workshop Join The Art of Ecology for a morning of discovering the importance of plants in the environment while creating your own terrarium to sit or hang. All materials/plants provided.
Register with Newtown Parks & Rec.
Register with Newtown Parks & Rec.
6:30pmNewtown Township Parks & Rec. Newtown PA
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Discover the Natural World and Express Your Creative Side!
Participate in Guided Photo Walks, Botanical Illustration Workshops, Foraging for Cocktails, and more with The Art of Ecology!
