Nature Journaling

Strengthening observation & reflection skills

Practice with drawing & sketching techniques

Opportunity for reflective & expressive personal writing style

Participants will have a better understanding of the details and complexities of their natural and built surroundings based on careful observation

Blank paper, nature journal, or printed templates

Pencil & colored pencils

Clipboard or other flat surface

Provide each participant with basic materials to get started

Prompt participants with intention for journaling/sketching activity

Find adequate space for quiet & focused activity and set time limit to reconvene afterwards

Opportunity for observation, reflection & self-expression

Quiet & creative activity

Opportunity for follow-up sharing & reflection