Jess has been thrilled to supported by several public land units which have provided a great opportunity for inspiration. While imbedded in these locations, she has supported the public with Watercolor Nature Journaling Workshops. She presented on these workshops and the art that she created during her stays. You can see the video here.
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/desert
March – April 2026
Public Sessions:
Weekly Watercolor Nature Journaling Sessions
Presentation:
Intersections: Where Inspiration Meets the Road
Exhibition:
Inspirations of the Mojave Desert
Photo Embroidery
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/desert
March – May 2025
Public Sessions:
Weekly Watercolor Nature Journaling Sessions
Work Explored:
Photo Embroidery
Cedar Breaks National Monument
https://nps.gov/cebr/index.htm
June 2025
Public Sessions:
June 18th, Watercolor Nature Journaling
Staff Session:
June 18th, Watercolor Nature Journaling
Work Explored:
Photo Embroidery
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
https://nps.gov/bica/index.htm
June 2024
Public Sessions:
6/8/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Ewing-Snell Ranch, Subject: Milkvetch
6/15/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Ewing-Snell Ranch, Subject: Yucca
Work Explored:
Photo Embroidery
D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery
https://www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/dc-booth-historic
https://dcboothfishhatchery.org/
July 2024
Public Sessions:
7/10/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Apples
7/17/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Wildflower Bouquet
7/24/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Fish & Forests
7/31/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Queen Anne’s Lace
Work Explored:
Photo Embroidery
Bridger Teton National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf
https://www.btfriends.org/btnf-ambassador-artist-in-residence
August-October 2024
Public Sessions:
8/28/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Shadow Mountain Campground, Subject: Conifers
9/11/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling Curtis Canyon Overlook, Subject: Fish & Forests, Aspen Clones
9/18/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Cache Creek Trailhead, Subject: Aspen leaves
9/25/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling Toppings Lake, Subject: Fish & Forests, Aspen Clones
10/2/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Slide Lake Overlook, Subject: Aspen leaves
10/9/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Cache Creek Trailhead, Subject: Englemann Spruce
