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…”

Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 6: Help! I’m Stuck!

Welcome back to our series on nature journaling! We’ve covered the basics, from what it is, to how to find a nature nook, and all about how to incorporate words, numbers, and sketches. And hopefully you’ve had a chance to try out some new strategies in your practice. But what do you do when youContinue reading “Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 6: Help! I’m Stuck!”

Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 3: Words, Words, Words

Hello and here we are at part 3 of our series about getting started with Nature Journaling. So far, we’ve talked about a general overview of the practice and how to find your nature nook outdoors (or indoors – if needed). Which brings us to some of the practice of journaling itself – starting withContinue reading “Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 3: Words, Words, Words”

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?”