Janice is an accomplished and award-winning writer, editor, interpretive naturalist, education program director and workshop leader. She brings 20 years of work experience in outdoor education – combining elements of the arts, literacy, recreation, science, and conservation into her education programs. Janice enjoys sharing “Stories in the Wild” spoken word storytelling whenever possible.
Her creative and engaging style stimulates interest and imagination as she works with children, adults and families.
She encourages everyone to be fully observant, seeing with new eyes; and gently guiding them to develop meaningful connections with the outdoor world through their heart, body and spirit.
Current & Ongoing Projects
Instructor, Sierra College Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI )
Program Lead, Slough Time Environmental Education Field Trip Series, Fulton-El Camino Park District, Sacramento.
Founder & Program Director, Nature Detectives. Janice created Nature Detectives in January 2018 as a weekly after school outdoor discovery program for K-3rd grade students. Programs are offered in person and online, and complemented by Community Science Projects at parks. Her website https://naturedetectivesusa.com features abundant present resources, activities and series of original nature-focused books.
Education & Training
- Master of Science degree – Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration, California State University Sacramento, 2013. Received Faculty Award of Merit.
- Courses in Research Methods, Interpretive Writing, Public History, Environmental Interpretation, Museum Studies, Natural Resource Management and Restoration Ecology.
- Certificate Public Relations, University of California, Los Angeles
- Certification in Interpretive Writing, Heritage Interpretation Training Center
- Certified Interpretive Guide, National Association of Interpretation (NAI)
- Completed Interpretive Planner course, Heritage Interpretation Training Center