The memories you make in your time in nature are enhanced by combining close-up studies, sense-of-place landscapes, writing, and color matching. ​In this workshop you will work with exercises in page layout using flexible grids that help organize material and create a cohesive  and lively presentation of elements, plus you'll  get direction in how to develop your own Read More

Nature journaling outdoors on the Marina Library grounds in Marina, California.

There is Only One Earth is the theme of this years World Environment Day (which falls on the 5th June), so for this nature journaling meet up, we'll be focusing on our personal connection with our earth through a simple storytelling and colour activity. Hosted by the Hunter Region Field Naturalists & Nature Journaling Club. Read More

Join us as we discuss Nature Journaling in Summer. What do we need to take into consideration for the health & safety of ourselves and participants? What are some FUN theme ideas to get us started? See you all then. Learn how to teach Nature Journaling! Join our weekly discussion and idea-sharing for teachers, home Read More

The awesome majesty of mountains and cliffs, and the soft roundness of rolling hills will be explored in this workshop using my hands-on teaching aids to simplify the effects of light and shadow that so characterize these landscape elements. This is a "live" zoom workshop and all students will receive a link to download the Read More

Join us on Zoom for a morning of nature journaling! Check Melinda's website Event Tab for the topic and link for registration.

We will explore how to mix the nuanced colors of landscape elements including the subtle grays and brown of rocks, the shadows in water, the variety of greens in plants and so many others. You will learn to refine how you see through close observation of the colors of the subjects and then imagine which Read More

“It’s not just the land that is broken, but more importantly, our relationship to land...we can’t meaningfully proceed with healing, with restoration, without “re-story-ation.” In other words, our relationship with land cannot heal until we hear its stories. But who will tell them?”-Robin Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass Class Schedule: Mondays June 20 - July 25.Choose 6 Read More

Join us as we support a fellow Nature Journaler with lesson ideas to get started with kids along with the organization and leadership of club meet ups. 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

In this workshop you will learn to create a sense of place in your journals with miniature landscapes.  I will present you with teaching aids that give you hands-on experience in simplifying what you see in the landscape as well as techniques to create depth in your sketches and paintings. This is a "live" zoom workshop. The Read More

If used sparingly and with attention to the concentration and the direction of the marks we make, it's possible to bring the sparkle of light to our paintings of water, land and plants. We will also use the pen to correct areas that have gone too dark. I'll give demos on how to apply the Read More

This week we will discuss ways to help with nature-averted kids & kids who are addicted to screen time. We look forward to hearing all your great ideas! 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 Read More