The Art of Ecology
Building visual connections between people and nature.
Tag: nature
Colors of Autumn – Celebrating Fall Foliage Week
Last Sunday marked the start of a colorful time of year – the start of Fall Foliage Week! While Summer is definitely my favorite season climate-wise (put me in warm, …
An Ecologist’s View of Dubai
Upon being asked to speak at a Global Leadership Summit in Dubai, UAE about photography and using it to tell a visual story, I immediately got excited. Of course I …
Foraging For Wild Edibles & Etiquette
We all love the yummy veggies that come fresh from the garden in the summer (click here for more info on creating an edible garden), but did you know that …
Celebrating the Longest Neck on the Longest Day: Happy World Giraffe Day!
The Summer Solstice also marks a special day to me – World Giraffe Day! This day was created by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to raise awareness about and celebrate …
Happy International Day of Biodiversity!
If you’re here on my site or have participated in any of my events before, my guess is that you love the plants and animals of the world! Today, we …
Classic Blue – Pantone Color of the Year
Sky, Water, Butterfly wings, Bird Plumage, and flowers…. What do these all have in common? They can be “Classic Blue”, the Pantone Color of the Year! This color was chosen …
A Look Back at an Amazing 2019
This year has been one of incredible growth here at The Art of Ecology! Throughout the 2019 year, I was able to stay true to my mission of building visual …
Pollination – Amazing Plant & Animal Relationships
Last month, I had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about pollinators, like the honeybee, at the nationally recognized botanical garden – Longwood Gardens! This professional development opportunity allowed me …
TreeHugger – Yup, That’s Me and Here’s why!
There are so many reasons to love trees beyond “they look nice”. Even hugging trees has it’s benefits (click here for more information on getting immersed in forests). Here are …
Marissa Jacobs | NatGeo Certified Educator | Photographer
