Joan Greene wrote this rich and thoughtful article about Nature Journaling for the September 2021 issue of the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine. Read More
Category: Nature Journals
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How to Draw the Moon & International Moon Night
Learn how to draw the moon and understand its phases. John Muir Laws will demonstrate how to draw the moon in its different phases, Discover key seas and craters that are visible with binoculars or a small telescope. Read More
Nature Journaling in the Pantry
Enjoy this introduction to nature journaling with John Muir Laws and the Sonoma Land Trust. John presents basic techniques and tips to help you get in the right mindset to begin your nature journaling journey. Watch as he explores a sprouting onion from the pantry. Sometimes you find mystery and surprises in the familiar objects Read More
NJC, Episode 34: Animals on the Move
What do you do when the animal you are sketching moves? In this episode, we learn three techniques to make useful sketches of subjects that will not hold still. This system will help you record behaviors and nature’s unfolding stories. Read More
NJC, Episode 31: Sense of Place
Exploring a special place may require special methods. It helps to have a plan. Go on a scavenger hunt and find three small items that strongly represent this place at this time. You might, for instance, choose a brightly colored leaf in an autumn forest. Draw and describe these into your journal. Then add a Read More
Interview on the Night Sky Tourist Podcast
Join me for a lively conversation with Vicky Derkson of the Night Sky Tourist Podcast. Listen here. Read More
How to Draw Block Diagrams
This is going to be fun! Learn how to create landscape block diagrams. These are great ways to explore and visualize landscapes and ecosystems. This system will help you playfully explore and document your discoveries in nature. Read More
Explore with Master Naturalist David Lukas
Join John Muir Laws and his guest and long-time friend David Lukas as we follow some of David’s journeys and discoveries in beautiful Washington state. A videographer, writer, and naturalist, David shows us slides of some of the cool things he sees out in nature and tells us more about their natural history, as the Read More
NJC, Episode 29: Plant Timeline
The journey from bud to flower to fruit takes time. However, you can get a rich insight into the world of plants by searching for all life stages. Similarly, you can infer change over time by comparing the states of any phenomenon. In this episode, we create a plant timeline by searching for stages of Read More
YouTube channels for Nature Journalers
Yvea Moore created this helpful list of YouTube channels that may be particularly relevant for nature journalers. There are wonderful and varied sources of inspiration below. Do you have any suggestions to add to this list? If so please include them in the comments section. Thank you Yvea! John Muir Laws: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMuirLaws/videos. Explores nature journaling Read More