Join Nature Journal Instructor and CA Naturalist Sarah Reid in this structured workshop designed for those who have never dabbled in Nature Journaling. We will more deeply explore what we observe in nature using pictures, words and numbers to document the what, when, why, where, how of things in nature. Feel like you can’t draw? That’s OK! This is not about how to make a pretty picture, but to provide techniques to explore the awe and wonder of nature. Experience not necessary, just bring your sense of curiosity. If you have art tools, feel free to bring them. Everyone should have a journal or plain paper and a pencil and/or black ballpoint pen. Wear layers appropriate for the deep shady cool forest. We may take a short walk on level trails if weather permits.
We will meet at the Armstrong Redwoods Volunteer Center Office where Naturalist Sarah Reid will introduce fun and easy nature journaling techniques for us to practice. Once we familiarize ourselves with the techniques, we will gather our nature journaling supplies for a short and easy stroll into the Redwood forest.
About Sarah
Sarah Reid is an instructor of Nature Journaling. Her journey began in a 2017 California Naturalist certification course where a nature journal was required. She taught herself how to draw and journal using the John Muir Laws’ Guide to Drawing and Nature Journaling. After taking many online live and recorded workshops from John Muir Laws’, attending week-long retreats with him and other nature journal instructors, and participating in the annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, Sarah began teaching Nature Journaling in 2023. She has since become a Wild Wonder Foundation Nature Journal Ambassador and offers classes for local land agencies and organizations. She regularly journals her observations in local parks and preserves, including in her own backyard. Sarah also has a background in teaching art techniques with a variety of art mediums as assistant manager at an artistic rubber stamp store in Santa Rosa. She enjoys whatever Nature has to offer in the various seasons. She is also an iNaturalist Ambassador and a dedicated volunteer for local parks and preserves.
Registering
Class size is limited. Cost for members of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is $20.00 per guest, and $25.00 without membership. Day Use Parking Fee is included in your payment. Please note reservations are required and there are no refunds for cancellations. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods offers fee waivers for the cost of community event programs, so please call (707) 869-9177 for more information.
We are pleased to present a number of Nature Journal workshops at Armstrong Grove, with access to the classroom for inclement weather. Participants may take as many as they like to promote practice or like a series. We hope to offer more in the later spring out at a coastal location for more Beyond Beginner.
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