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Planning the Future of Nature Journal Community
Planning the Future of Nature Journal Community
What kind of community do we want to create? As more and more people are vaccinated, the light is growing at the end of the long Covid tunnel. When we emerge, what kind of a community of nature journalers shall we create together? What is the role of online classes, local nature journal clubs, conferences Read More
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How to draw bird legs and feet
How to draw bird legs and feet
Many people are afraid of drawing birds' feet and so hide the feet behind leaves. With a little knowledge, you can draw accurate and functional bird legs and feet. The bird leg has key similarities and differences from ours. Learn the structure of birds' legs and feet and how to draw them. Learn how to Read More
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Nature Journal Educator’s Forum: What to do when it goes wrong…
Nature Journal Educator’s Forum: What to do when it goes wrong…
What do you do when a journal page does not work out the way you envisioned? What do you do when a journaling lesson does not work? How can you reinspire and reinvigorate students who have lost their journaling spark? Learn how to teach Nature Journaling! Join our weekly discussion and idea-sharing for teachers, home Read More
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Art and Conservation: Wild Canids among Us
Art and Conservation: Wild Canids among Us
Join the Nature Journal Workshop for a special edition of Art and Conservation. Special guests Michelle Lute and Marcia Sivek will help us understand the role of carnivores in our ecosystems and the challenges to their conservation. We will then explore the differences between wolves and smaller canid carnivores such as coyotes and fox, and Read More
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Nature Journal Educator’s Forum: Journaling with Elders
Nature Journal Educator’s Forum: Journaling with Elders
How can we make nature journaling events and classes accessible, welcoming, and appropriate for elders? What special concerns should we keep in mind as we develop programs or community resources? How can elders engage with teaching others and sharing their experiences? Click Here to Join the Meeting All ages and experience levels are welcome. No Read More
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Arrragh! How can I get all that done?
Arrragh! How can I get all that done?
Who boy, observing, drawing, notes, measurements, haiku, layout, watercolor, how can you get all this done? If you feel like there is some way the journal is supposed to look or have a backlog of "uncompleted" journal pages the makes the whole process feel like a burden, this is the class for you. Join John Read More
Early Elementary Nature Journaling: for K-2 Educators and Parents!
Early Elementary Nature Journaling: for K-2 Educators and Parents!
Join Nature Journaling educator John Muir Laws, grade 1 teacher Carol Miller, and the Exploratorium educator team to explore nature journaling for young learners! Experience an engaging set of activities on nature journaling, hear about a teacher’s experience of doing the activity with her students, and discuss nature journaling for young learners with your colleagues. Read More
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Nature Journal Educator’s Forum: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the NJ Community
Nature Journal Educator’s Forum: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the NJ Community
Nature Journaling is for everyone. Let's look at what we can do to make the experience and resources accessible. What barriers to participation exist? How can we address them? There may be parts of this discussion that will be challenging. Please listen deeply, participate with mutual respect and kindness, and assume the best intentions of Read More
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Be Well in Nature (wellness workshops with Stanford University)
Be Well in Nature (wellness workshops with Stanford University)
John Muir Laws is speaking as a part of a day-long panel on nature and wellness. When we connect with nature, we can foster peace and tranquility within ourselves, resulting in positive well-being. In fact, research has shown that spending time in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Sessions include the science of wellness in Read More
Botanical Illustration 5: Stems, leaf arrangement, and inflorescence
Botanical Illustration 5: Stems, leaf arrangement, and inflorescence
Let's take a close look at the way leaves and flowers emerge from the stem. Understanding the arrangement and inflorescence type will help you see patterns and draw what you see. Bonus: how to draw long stems and smooth parallel lines. Click Here to Join the Zoom Workshop! Passcode: 187351 All ages and experience levels Read More