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The Joys of Urban Nature Journaling

For a lot of people, I think there is an illusion that “nature” is a place out there – away from where we live, work, and play regularly especially if we make our home in a city. And I will be the first to admit that for many years, I felt this way too. ThatContinue reading “The Joys of Urban Nature Journaling”

Why I Nature Journal…

Before I begin this post, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that the reasons described below are very much my own. They are not by any means universal, but I thought I would take some time to share why the practice of nature journaling is so important to me. First, I should probablyContinue reading “Why I Nature Journal…”

Love Your Wetlands: 3 Reasons I Adore Wetlands (And You Should Too)

Today, February 2nd, is World Wetlands Day! For many of us, they are probably habitats that we pass by without fully acknowledging them. They are likely not green spaces that we actively seek out (unless you are a birder). And even though I have lived near one for years, I do not think I fullyContinue reading “Love Your Wetlands: 3 Reasons I Adore Wetlands (And You Should Too)”

Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 4: Beyond Measure (Numbers)

Welcome back for Part 4 in our series about nature journaling! Now we’ve talked about finding a space and adding writing to your practice. But today’s topic is one that is near and dear to my heart as a math/science teacher for nine years – NUMBERS! Math in Nature Journaling? Before we go much further,Continue reading “Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 4: Beyond Measure (Numbers)”

Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 1: What is Nature Journaling?

For the New Year, I decided to start a series of posts about starting nature journaling. But before we dig into the tips and tricks, I figure it is best to start with a short explainer. What is Nature Journaling? Often times, when people think of nature journaling, they tend to think of detailed drawings,Continue reading “Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 1: What is Nature Journaling?”