The Nature Journal Educator’s Forum brainstorms chemistry and physics investigations in nature as well as the value of letting students design their own experiments. (Aug 2021) Read More
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Join me for 5 days of journaling fun!
Join me for the 5th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference: September 13-17, 2023, Online The largest international event of its kind, the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, and wonder to share ideas, learn from each other, support each other, inspire each other, and have Read More
New! Quick Start Guide to Nature Journaling: Free download
This handy zine includes everything you need to get started nature journaling! It covers the basics (a definition, using words/pictures/numbers, and I notice/I wonder/It reminds me of), plus info on tools, places to journal, and more. BONUS: Turn the zine inside out for seven inspiring nature journaling prompts. The QR code takes you to more Read More
Drawing a Badger Skull
In this “Ask Jack”, John Muir Laws shows us how to block in a badger’s skull, as well as check for proportions. (Nov. 2021) Read More
NJEF: Strength-Based Learning with Rebecca Rolnick
Join Rebecca Rolnick and the Nature Journal Educator’s Forum for a riveting discussion about strength-based learning and celebrating students in the areas where they shine! In the nature journal community, we love to use our “Growth Mindset” so we can get better at things we’re not good at (yet). But another approach to skill development Read More
Bumps and Divots
In this Ask Jack session (May 2022), John Muir Laws demonstrates how to render the textures of bumps and divots, using a blackberry and a strawberry as examples. Botany also ensues. Read More
NJEF: Traumatic Brain Injury, Art, and Nature
Join John Muir Laws and Celeste Palmer, founder and President of Bridging the Gap Connecting Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, for a discussion of art, nature, and healing. Art and nature are essential aspects of our being here on earth. Nature offers us peace and a rich place to learn; there is a healing power of Read More
NJEF Noticing Nature with Sue Slotterback
Join naturalist educator Sue Slotterback and John Muir Laws for a discussion of how she developed and grew the Noticing Nature program. This is a program for seniors in New Jersey to get outdoors and nature journal together. Learn how she connected with existing programs and needs in the community and progressively built resources as Read More
Sketching the Moon and Moon Party!
Let’s all observe the moon on Sunday March 6 (or 7 or 8th if it is cloudy on the 6th), 2022 and share our observations at the Moon Party at 11 AM on Wed the 9th. The idea is to make mulltiple observations of the moon throughout the day and compare notes with folks in Read More
Article on Nature Journaling in PUNCH magazine
The February 2022 issue of PUNCH magazine features a cover story on nature journaling: “The Key To Infinite Wonder: John Muir Laws Nurtures Active Curiosity Through Nature Journaling.” Read a PDF here. Read More