INTRODUCTION TO NATURE JOURNALING
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Many of us seek ways to better connect with nature. We want to learn its patterns and secrets, help protect its inhabitants, and gain an understanding of our place within it. Nature journaling helps us do this! Using words and pictures, we can record our observations, perceptions, and questions about the world around us. You don’t need to know anything about nature, drawing, or writing to begin and anyone can do it. You need only a willingness to ask questions, be playful, cultivate curiosity, and explore. In this course, you’ll learn how to begin a nature journal, a few drawing basics, and some simple tricks to help you be successful. Then, join us on Wonder Walks throughout the summer to practice your nature journaling skills.
SATURDAYS
JANUARY 14 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM @ Hemlock Crossing Nature Center
MARCH 11 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM @ Connor Bayou Woodland Cabin
APRIL 22 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM @ Grand Ravines North Lodge
JUNE 17 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM @ Hemlock Crossing Nature Center
AUGUST 5 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM @ Hemlock Crossing Nature Center
OCTOBER 7 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM @ Grand Ravines Lodge
NOVEMBER 4 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM @ Connor Bayou Woodland Cabin
UPCOMING NATURE JOURNAL CLUB GATHERINGS
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Experience the autumn season in a new way through nature journaling! Practice your skills as we slowly meander the trails and pause to sit, draw, write, ask questions, and record our observations. Learn new drawing and writing techniques specific to the walk theme while building community and connection. The Nature Journal Club Walks compliment Introduction to Nature Journaling and while taking the class prior to these walks is not required, it is recommended.
SATURDAYS | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
JANUARY 28 | FROZEN WONDERS @ Connor Bayou Woodland Cabin
FEBRUARY 18| PINES & CONES @ Pine Bend Weaver House
MARCH 18 | SIGNS OF SPRING @ Hemlock Crossing Nature Center
APRIL 29 | MAPPING SOUND & TERRAIN @ Ottawa Sands
MAY 20 | MOVEMENT & MIGRATION @ Mt. Pisgah
JUNE 24 | WILDFLOWERS @ Grand Ravines
JULY 22 | PERSPECTIVE & ELEVATION @ Upper Macatawa
AUGUST 12 | SANDY SHORES @ Kirk Park
SEPTEMBER 23 | ZOOM IN, ZOOM OUT @ Grand River
OCTOBER 21 | LITTLE LANDSCAPES @ Rosy Mound
NOVEMBER 18 | COUNTING, MEASURING, & ESTIMATES @ Hemlock Crossing Nature Center
DECEMBER 2 | NATURE COMICS @ Connor Bayou Woodland Cabin