About Your Guides

Theresa Ferraro, M.S. Outdoor Education, M.S. Environmental Studies, M.S. Oriental Medicine
 
Theresa’s love of wild places is contagious. As a naturalist and park ranger she has dedicated her life to educating students and visitors of all ages to the ecological wonders and cultural heritage of our public lands. Her work as a biologist, spanning Arctic Alaska to the desert Southwest, has nurtured a deep understanding and respect for nature. In mid-life, Theresa pursued a degree in Oriental Medicine, recognizing the connection between planetary and personal health. She loves to teach about plant medicine and share fun facts about every bird that flies. Theresa has a passion for wordsmithing poetry and chasing the elusive perfect photo.

Jess Moore, Masters of Fine Art in Integrated Design

Jess brings a passion for wild places to her art making practice, and as an educator. She has been teaching art and design for 20 years. For the last seven years, she has immersed herself into far flung wild lands as a full-time RVer, gathering inspiration. Jess came to this life as an antidote to corporate design; and while such drastic change isn’t for everyone, she is a great guide for resetting and centering one’s self in beautiful environments. Jess’ current body of work focuses on bridging analog materials, specifically wood, with digital tools making work for for gift shops that cater to visitors to public lands, and her business is a Corporate Steward of the Public Lands Alliance. She doesn’t stop there, as she works in needle arts, photography, and watercolor; ask her about her new project with pine cones.