The Art of Ecology
Building visual connections between people and nature.
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Upcoming Eco-Art Classes & Workshops
The Art of Ecology’s mission is to build visual connections between people and the natural world we’re a part of by blending the arts & environmental sciences. Through eco/art public and private workshops, participants can discover the ecosystems we live in and how connected the various facets of people, plants, and wildlife are. From foraging …
The Art of Ecology Merch
Did you know that beyond just education, Marissa of The Art of Ecology also creates her own, original artwork that you can snag for your own collection? A portion of the proceeds benefits wildlife conservation & habitat preservation efforts. Shop wall art, home decor, sustainable fashion, stickers, and more! View the best sellers here, and …
2021 Year in review
2021 was an emotional rollercoaster. I switched from working at a nature center to having The Art of Ecology be my full time job! This is a dream come true, but I’ll be honest, running your own business is an emotional challenge. There were moments where I jumped up and down with excitement and moments …
Transformation: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 December Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “Transformation”. Each month, I will focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. This month, the first is an animal that has the unique ability to swap out the …
New for 2022! Mini-Grants for Conservation
A portion of the proceeds from my art sales benefits conservation efforts. In 2022, instead of donating a small % to habitat preservation or wildlife conservation non-profits, I will switch to something that can have a greater impact! Why the Change? I feel strange about donating $2 here, $.50 there, $5 somewhere else based on …
In Peril: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 November Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “In Peril”. Each month, I will focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. This month, the first is a flower who brought me great joy picking them as …
Gauging Human Age: Hard. Determining Squirrel Age: Easy!
Have you ever been slightly abashed when you assume someone’s age and then find out that either wow…. they are waaayyy older than you thought, or dear goodness, this person is a baby?! Determining age in humans just by sight can be really challenging! Determining squirrel age and the ages of other wildlife, on the …
Garden Seed Saving
Flowers die back, but not before producing what they are specifically designed to produce – Seeds! This autumn, prepare for your spring and summer garden by harvesting these future plant-makers! Seed Saving is the perfect way to save money in future years, and you also will be able to perpetuate the plants you love the …
Autumn Eco-Recipes to Inspire You
We are definitely starting to feel that Autumn is fully upon us, and this season is ripe for foragers! Fortunately, there are so many things to search for out there and use in our cooking. When we forage for and create eco-recipes for our meals, snacks, and drinks directly from nature, we have such control …
Marissa Jacobs | NatGeo Certified Educator | Photographer
