“Keeping a nature journal is a learnable skill that can change our lives forever, opening doors to mindful attention, curiosity, wonder, beauty, connection, peace, and joy.”
–John Muir Laws
Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, nature journaling can reduce stress and anxiety, and foster a sense of awe and wonder.
Join award-winning artist, author, educator and scientist, John Muir Laws, for a two-hour hands-on live virtual class where he will share his best tips and tricks for nature journaling learned through his 40 years of teaching and illustrating. This class is geared towards children ages 8+, parents, caregivers, educators and anyone looking to pass this knowledge onto others. Children under 8 are welcome to participate with an older person’s help.
To get the most out of this offering, have the following equipment with you when you login:
- Unlined notebook or paper
- Sharpened pencil
- Nature space or object
- Curiously and wonder
- Bonus: watercolor or colored pencils
More about your teacher:
John Muir Laws, aka Jack is the President, Co-founder, and Creative Director of the Wild Wonder Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community. Jack is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement who has dedicated four decades of his life to connecting people to nature through art and science. From an early age, his parents instilled in him a deep love and respect for nature. Over the years, that love has grown to a commitment to stewardship, nature conservation, and a passion to share the delight of exploring nature with others. As a writer, scientist, and artist, Jack has developed numerous interdisciplinary educational programs and resources that train students to observe with rigor and to refine techniques to become intentionally curious. He is the author and illustrator of several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling and more, all available in the John Muir Laws' store.
This event is part of our Families Together in Nature program, a series of events and resources to help parents and caregivers get out in nature! Our aim is to remove barriers, offer inspiration and create community. Find more resources on our website and join The Trailhead, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources, ideas, questions, insights – and to cheer each other on!
Can’t join us live? Register and receive a recording of the event in your email box approximately 2 weeks post-event.
