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?
The modern world has drifted away from reading the landscape.Our attention is constantly being pulled in different directions.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 species thrive here.
My name is Jennifer Johnson. I am a naturalist and guide based in central Ohio, where I've spent my life building a relationship with the landscape.My interest in ancestral skills led me to explore my surroundings with an ecological lens. This completely transformed how I see the world.The long- retired horse ranch where I live has been in my family since the 1970's, but is now a wild-tended food forest supporting hundreds of indigenous species.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 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 it's impact will go farther with intention and curiousity.
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.Sometimes this begins with a chat on the phone, a video call, or even a walk.We'll discuss your intentions and which explore options best support them.Your path ahead is unique to you. I help you see it through.This might be through long-term on-site guidance, virtual support, or connecting you with the right tools and resources for your needs.What if what you seek is already here?It may be 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.Feel free to reach out by email.I take on a limited amount of projects per season.