Nature Journaling

Community Nature Journaling: 2024 Summer Series

June

June 10

Mapping

Hartney Bay, 6 - 7:00 PM

July

July 15

Ocean Invertebrates

Orca Beach, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

August

August 12

SAlmon- Behavior observation

Fleming Spit, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

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How Our Nature Journaling Events Work:

All events are free! If you feel so inclined, you can make a small donation to our programs
Drop in at any time during an event's timeframe
Missed the last event? No worries! Participation in one event does not require attendance at any previous event. Attend the events that pique your curiosity!
Event dates are subject to change. Check this page and our social media before heading out!

What to Bring:

Dress for the weather
Water & snacks
Something to sit on

What We Provide:

BASIC journaling supplies & tools
Journaling prompts
Science & art tips from our education experts
*Transportation to journaling location

(*limited -- please reach out to us beforehand to arrange)

Considerations for Little Naturalists:

Our journaling events are designed for teens & adults. Ultimately though, these are family-friendly events and all ages are welcome! However, keep in mind that some naturalists under 8 years old will need significant direction from their caregivers to journal outside with us. Please plan accordingly. If little naturalists are attending, caregivers must also attend and are encouraged to participate alongside.

Introduction to Nature Journaling and Scientific Art

A partnership between PWSSC and Cordova High School, Introduction to Nature Journaling and Scientific Art is a year-long, once-weekly class offered to local teens. The class, broadly, is designed to inspire curiosity and connection to nature and to encourage practices of mindfulness. It introduces concepts of nature journaling, scientific illustration, and alternative natural art processes, using drawing and painting as a methodology to learn about nature and science. Students engage in field trips to native habitats and local organizations, to connect with their sense of place. They also listen as community members, some scientists; some artists; some both, give presentations and share their creative energy. Class topics range from Mushrooms in Colored Pencil to Hard Parts in Pen & Ink; from Cyanotypes to Wildlife Photography; from Plankton Photomicrography to Preserving Botanicals. The 2020-21 school year is the course’s inaugural run.

The structure of Introduction to Nature Journaling and Scientific Art was designed to address Place Based Education discussions PWSSC has been hosting with Cordova School District and community partners over the past few years. Connection to place, involving expert community members, and art were three topics identified as areas for growth during these conversations.

This program is supported by a RurAL CAP Foundation grant.

Our nature journaling activities are largely guided and inspired by the teachings of Clare Walker Leslie and John Muir Laws.

To learn more about nature journalers of the far north, check out the Boreal Nature Journal Club on Facebook