Marissa Jacobs (The Art of Ecology) is an Environmental & Conservation Educator. She blends the arts with science to bring glory to God’s Kingdom by educating others about the wonderful world that God created and how to be stewards of His creation. Marissa is an international speaker, professional development educator, award-winning nature photographer & eco-gardener, Certified Tree Tender, Certified National Geographic Educator and has spent the past two years as a Mentor for their Certificate Program. She holds a B.S. in Conservation & Wildlife Management with a focus in Media & Art. Marissa has almost 10 years of education experience for all ages, from Pre-School through retired adult education.

Psalm 96: 11-12 | Let the Heavens Rejoice, let the Earth be glad, let the sea resound and all that is in it! Let the fields be jubilant and everything in them. Let all of the trees of the forest sing for joy. – Share Christ’s Love with one another all while investigating the ways that God’s hand is in the natural world.

Perfect for Youth, Young Adult, or Women’s Groups: Workshops and Worship includes a 30 minute dive into His Word to learn more about the natural world (all based on the workshop theme) and an hour of DIY and Fellowship time. By combining a lesson about Christ and His amazing Creation with a hands-on, engaging project, we enhance and deepen our understanding and relationship with Christ.

Interested in having me speak or lead workshops at a conference? Let’s talk! Large group rates and special event discounts provided.

Workshops and Worship Programs (1.5 hours, in-person only)

Through each Workshop and Worship session, we will look at God’s hand in the natural world and enhance our understanding by creating a take-home art project! Large Group Rates (such as conferences) & Workshops Scheduled in Bulk Discounts Available for churches. Choose from session themes below:

Workshops and Worship Programs: $25 per person

• God of the Universe ($25/pp). – We’ll explore God’s power, omnipotence, and creativity while creating Galaxy Wine Glasses/Candle Holders.
• Fishermen of Men ($25/pp) – How can we be fishermen of men? We’ll examine some of Christ’s instructions to us as we create a hanging nautical mobile.
• Birds of the Hills ($25/pp) – Christ knows every bird of the hill and called them by name. Explore His abounding love for His creation as we create specialized bird feeders.
• Raining Down His Love ($25/pp) – The Bible compares Christ to a Fountain of eternal water and that His love is a rain upon us. Examine the water cycle, how it’s specially made to bring life, while making rain chains.

Workshops and Worship Programs: $35 per person

• Planting Seeds & Establishing Roots ($35/pp) – What does it means to be “Rooted and Built up in Him”? We’ll compare our relationship to Christ with plant roots and their foundation while creating terrariums.
• Clay in His Hands ($35/pp)- Christ is a potter; molding and sculpting us to be the beautiful creation he wants us to be. We’ll take a deeper look at how to be flexible clay while we create Clay Leaf Trinket Dishes.
• Light of the World ($35/pp)- Explore how the Bible instructs us to not walk in darkness, but with the light of life as we create outdoor herbal candles.
• Splendor of Lilies ($35/pp) – God has created the most beautiful things! We’ll discover the beauty and intricacy of the natural world as we create live floral arrangements.
• Being a Fragrant Aroma ($35/pp) – Our prayers are as a fragrant aroma to Christ. How can we make our prayers appealing and pray according to His word? We’ll discuss as we create Oil Wax Melts from locally foraged plants.

1 Chronicles 16: 31 | Let the Heavens rejoice, let the Earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The Lord Reigns!”