NJEF- Observe First How do we teach Nature Journaling? There is no standard. It’s all trial and error, adapted to each group, each region, each student. How do we figure out these techniques, these skills? We talk, we discuss, we share as educators and help each other reach our students and better engage them with Read More
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NJEF- Perfectionism & Self care
The Nature Journal Educators Forum:A discussion on perfectionism and Self care. Connect with the Community:👉 Learn more about Nature Stewardship through Science, Education, and Art.🔔 Subscribe for more videos on nature journaling and environmental education! Read More
Fundamental Drawing Strategies (1/8/2026)
Have you always told yourself you can’t draw but wondered “What if? Are you new to drawing and looking for a place to start? Let’s do this together. Let’s dive in and do this! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Bring Your Journal and favorite drawing materials. Taking notes while you watch and participate Read More
Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws: Cultivating Curiosity and Observation: Podcast
Join Getty Ellis and me on the The World We Want podcast with the North American Association for Environmental Education. June 17, 2026 What does it mean to truly notice the world around us? For naturalist, educator, and nature journaler John Muir Laws—known to many simply as Jack—careful observation is more than a skill. It’s Read More
Painting Clouds in Gouache (Apr. 20, 2023)
John Muir Laws demonstrates how to paint clouds using gouache, watercolor, and toned paper. (Class session from 20 April 2023) How to make your own gouache palette: https://youtu.be/Y6xWMHpTRoE?si=VPiX55tB8dOuFrVF Read More
Exploring Poetry with Bradley Earle Hoge (Jan. 4, 2024)
Join us for a rich discussion to inspire your nature journaling and own poetry practice. Class session from 4 Jan. 2024. Join John Muir Laws and Bradley Hoge as we examine his process for creating rich poems that incorporate nature, science, and personal experiences. Bradley Earle Hoge’s 2nd book of poetry: N = R* fp Read More
Making Papier Mâché Birds (Sep. 7, 2023)
John Muir Laws interviews Nancy Overton, an artist who makes incredible paper mache birds to inspire and increase awareness and care for the natural world. (Class session recording from 7 September 2023) Nancy shares step-by-step photos of how she makes a bird: tools and materials, collecting reference photos, making a silhouette drawing, making wire silhouettes, Read More
Exploring Naturehoods with Vicky Earle (Dec. 7, 2023)
John Muir Laws joins Vicky Earle to talk about community and exploring naturehoods! (Class session 7 December 2023) Nature sketchbook journaling is a powerful tool to connect with community on many levels. When we use our sketchbooks to connect with the world around us, we become part of the inspirational, worldwide community of nature journalers. Read More
Slow down and get curious- Full Expression Podcast
Join Dan Imhoff and me on an episode of the Full Espression Podcast. In this eppisode, host Dan Imhoff sits down with naturalist, artist, educator, and lifelong journaler John Muir Laws for a conversation about attention, creativity, and the transformative power of keeping a journal. They explore journaling as more than a record of experience, but Read More
Getting Started with Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws & Billie Jo Reid
Join Billie Jo Reid and me as we explore the foundations of Nature Journaling and share our experiences from our recent Nature Journaling adventure in the Galapagos Islands. Read More