NJEF Scientific Skepticism
What is scientific skepticism (as opposed to skepticism of science)? What are some good ground rules for evaluating scientific claims? What is methodological naturalism and what is its role in science? What is denial? Learn how to teach Nature Journaling! Join our weekly discussion and idea-sharing for teachers, home-school parents, and other educators interested in Read More
How to Keep a Nature Journal (4-part series)
Join me for a month of journaling inspiration with Shopkeeparty. Each week we will explore different aspects of Nature Journaling and build our skills. PART I: Essential Tools Join live webinar Thursday 9th March '23 @ 3:30PM UK time SUMMARY What are the fundamental parts of a mindset that enables you to explore and play Read More
Find your inner Birdcasso!
Join a bird art team supporting nature and science education and learn bird drawing tips! Join John Muir Laws and special guest Matthew Dodder for a look at how to draw birds as a fundraiser for the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society. Learn how you can get involved and share your artwork in this special Read More
Discover the Joy of Nature Journaling
Nature journaling is a centuries-old practice of collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. A nature journal is a lens that focuses our attention, crystalizes our observations, thoughts, and experiences, and allows us to experience nature - and ourselves - in a new, creative way. And research has Read More
NJEF Get your Bias Here!
All humans are subject to unconscious biases that affect our thinking. What does this mean for me? What can I do to help reveal bias in my own thinking? What are the implications for us as educators? Check back closer to the time of the event for a specific topic description. Learn how to teach Read More
Swan Song
Learn how to "carve" your drawings of swans, a skill you can apply to many sketches. Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling workshops with tips, techniques, inspiration, teaching strategies, and interviews. Topics are usually announced in advance of the workshop. If special materials or class-specific downloads are available, you can find them Read More
NJEF Botanical Journaling
Join the Mad Botanist, Yvea Moore for inspiration on journaling with plants. Learn tips and techniques to help you explore the world of plants in your nature journal. Learn how to teach Nature Journaling! Join our weekly discussion and idea-sharing for teachers, home-school parents, and other educators interested in teaching nature journaling skills. Each meeting Read More
NJEF Types of Observation
How do we observe? 1. “Ambient noticing” — you’re just soaking in everything, taking in the big picture, and letting things come at you.2. “Purposeful attention” — you have a goal of seeking out specific things, such as colors, signs, birds, etc. What are the benefits and drawbacks of encouraging either type of noticing as Read More
Gouache Skyscapes
Easy peasy clouds with toned paper and gouache... I have found a fun fast way to paint accurate clouds with gouache on toned paper. In this workshop, I will use gray paper, watercolor, and my light-value gouache palette. Let's take a look at what can be done... I will also probably demo some techniques with Read More
NJEF The Teachers who Changed our Worlds
Join us to share the stories of teachers who personally changed our worlds. Let's celebrate those amazing educators who made a difference in our lives. Invite your special teachers and let them know how they impacted you. How often do we take the time to recognize the teachers who saved and shaped us? In this Read More