“When others see a place, I listen for its stories. When others see plants and trees, I watch life in motion. I invite people to be curious and ask questions, to inspire active participation and in turn, gain a better understanding of our relationship to the outdoor world.”
Janice is an accomplished and award-winning writer, editor, interpretive naturalist, program director and workshop leader. Her experience combines work in the arts, literacy, health, recreation, science, and conservation. Her creative and engaging style stimulates the imagination and interest of all ages.
Instructor
- Undergraduate lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, Foundations of Recreation and Leisure writing intensive course.
- Sierra College OLLI and Sun City Roseville
Founder & Program Director, Nature Detectives
Janice founded 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 features abundant present resources, activities and series of nature-based books she wrote.
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
Memberships
- National Association of Interpretation
- American Association of Environmental Educators
- National Storytelling Network