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Seagull guards its salmon during the fall run on the American River - photo from the book and blog post "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge"
One of more than 100 narratives describing California State Historical Landmarks. Argonaut, Kennedy and Eureka Mines were one of the largest gold producers during the California Gold Rush.
Great Blue Heron waits at the American River for Chinook Salmon coming home to spawn - photo from "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge."
"Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge" captures morning wake up activities of wildlife on the American River using first person narratives, photos and video.
Gold miners in Plumas County, California held the first ski competitions in North America. Learn more hidden history of Gold Rush towns of the Sierra Nevada Region. Visit www.sierranevadageotourism.org.
"Through the Eyes of John Muir~Practices in Environmental Stewardship" A field studies curriculum guide for grades three and four.
A series of short features to highlight places to visit, eat, shop, cycle and hike posted on Rails to Trails Conservancy "Traillink.com."
Field trip curriculum for Lewis & Clark National Historical Park. Marker for Middle Village - home of the Chinook tribe that once lived at the mouth of the Columbia River.
Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns in Inyo County. stand as a reminder of the devastating impacts of the California Gold Rush on forests, rivers and landscapes. Learn more about California Historical Landmarks at www.sierranevadageotourism.org
Spring newsletter feature for John Muir Land Trust welcomes visitors to Fernandez Ranch in Martinez to enjoy scenic views and wildflowers.

Inspiring Meaningful Connections to Place Through Exploration ~ Interpretation ~ Writing ~ Art

What is it about a place that gives it meaning? How do we capture a sense of place in words, stories or images? Listen to podcasts from Janice’s book, Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge, to hear how she captures the essences of this special place at the American River.

Work with Organizations

Looking to attract visitors to your site and create meaningful connections so they keep coming back, and share their experiences?

Janice brings a lifetime of experience as a writer and project manager to create destination marketing materials, feature stories, blogs, and interpretive products.

Areas of Expertise

Writing. Outdoor Recreation & Travel, and Nature / Health Connection

Interpretation. Podcasts, video, walks & spoken word Stories in the Wild

Workshops & Programs for Individuals & Families

A series of programs for children, families and individuals to inspire creative writing, capture life stories, and engage in nature study and observation. These place-based programs combine the disciplines of science, writing and art to elevate sensory awareness, reflection and inquiry-based learning to a new level.

Audiences

Children and Families. The Nature Detectives series of programs presenting opportunities for children to discover the outdoor world. Visit website to learn more.

~NEW~ Adult Series: Inspired by Nature, Life Reflections Through Story & Art, and Joy of Writing.