See more of your landscape with an ecological lens.
Expand your awareness,
expand your influence.
Jennifer Johnson
Naturalist ▪︎ Land Observation & Guidance
StagPath
What could be waiting right outside your door?
When we don't understand our surroundings, what could we be missing?What we discover when we reconnect with what has always been here can change everything.
My home was once pasture for horses. Now hundreds of native plant species thrive here.
My name is Jennifer Johnson. I am a naturalist and guide based in central Ohio, where I've spent a lifetime exploring our local ecosystems, starting with my backyard.The long- retired horse ranch where I grew up has been in my family since the 1970's but is now a wild-tended food forest supporting indigenous species. It was my interest in ancestral skills that led me to explore my surroundings with an ecological lens. This completely transformed how I see the world.As a naturalist, I seek to connect my community and beyond to their local landscapes. I do this through citizen science projects with iNaturalist and through metro parks, collaborations with research scientists, outreach projects, and specialized services that help others how to see the world in a whole new way.Your journey may start in your backyard, but your impact will go even farther. StagPath is here to help. :)
Plan a Visit with StagPath & Discover Your Backyard
Receive a personalized consultation,
carefully selected regional ecotype plants,
accessible learning resources,
species identification,
and ongoing management plans.
Ted and Min of The Parker Preserve in Gahanna, Ohio learned more about their landscape through guided walks. Their trails now have interactive QR code signs to connect to their guests to the landscape too!
I work with landstewards of all sizes to better understand their land and surrounding ecosystems.This might be long-term on-site guidance, virtual support, or connecting you with the right tools and resources for your needs.Sometimes this begins with a chat on the phone, a video call, or even a walk, but if you're ready to get started, I have an easy form to fill out that gets you on the fast track. This gives me everything I need to know about your initial intentions and explore which options best support them.Your path ahead is unique to you. I help you see it through!It's time to take your curiosity seriously.
If you’re curious about what your landscape has to offer, I’d be happy to help you explore it.Filing out the form is completely free and allows us to explore our options.I take on a limited amount of projects per season.
Pricing & Process
After completing the intake process, I’ll review your responses and determine pricing based on factors like travel time, property size, or the complexity of ID requests. The base rate for an in-person consultation and assessment is $300 (with sliding-scale options), which includes:-A walkthrough of your greenspace-Initial identification services during the visit-Time spent assessing your needs and planning your follow-up notes & resources-Carefully selected local ecotype transplants and seeds-Invasive species monitoring/management-A free follow-upDepending on the scale of your greenspace, there may be additional costs for extra time spent assessing or managing the landscape. If you do not want me to assess an entire area or if you do not want me to run over the initial hour and a half included in your purchase, just let me know and I will honor your request.You’ll be kept up-to-date on all costs and receive a final bill after the visit. Once the remaining balance is paid, I’ll send you a customized collection of resources based on your greenspace and goals.You’ll be amazed how quickly you will recognize the wildflowers in your own yard or how many edible plants and mushrooms grow in your very own lawn, woodland or field.StagPath is here to help you become the naturalist of your own land!