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Drawing a Badger Skull

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

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NJEF: Strength-Based Learning with Rebecca Rolnick

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

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Bumps and Divots

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

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NJEF: Traumatic Brain Injury, Art, and Nature

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

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NJEF Noticing Nature with Sue Slotterback

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

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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

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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

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Nature Journaling, the Art of Seeing

Nature Journaling, the Art of Seeing

Joan Greene wrote this rich and thoughtful article about Nature Journaling for the September 2021 issue of the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine. Read More

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Thinking Like a Scientist workshop

Thinking Like a Scientist workshop

Enjoy this workshop from the 2021 Charlotte Masson Global Conference. The Charlotte Mason System is a rich homeschooling program that integrates journaling as part of a student’s broad education. Click here to watch the workshop on Vimeo. Read More

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Interview on the Night Sky Tourist Podcast

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

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