Thursday, July 31

Sketch and Stroll

ALL AGES

Join BGI for a free, beginner-friendly Sketch & Stroll! Enjoy summer blooms, a short walk & time to draw. Supplies provided—join us!

By Friends of the Forest Preserves

Date and time

Location

Penny Road Pond Parking Area

Penny Road Pond Barrington Hills, IL 60010

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Join Northwest Field Organizer, Isabella at our upcoming Sketch and Stroll nature journaling hike! All are welcome and free to attend, this will be led by a beginner artist All supplies will be provided but please feel free to bring art supplies that you particularly enjoy. We will be going on a short walk admiring and learning all about the incredible flora that is in bloom followed by time to sit and doodle.

Photo credit: Carrie Carlson

Frequently asked questions

Where should I be parking?

Please park in the Penny Road Pon Parking Lot.

Who can I reach out to with questions?

You can reach out to isabella@fotfp with any questions you may have.

Is this event beginner friendly?

Yes! All of our events and workdays are beginner friendly. This event will not be lead by a trained artist just a doodler who loves nature.

Is this event kid friendly?

Yes! I will have kids specific Nature Journaling Activity books in English and Spanish. All ages welcome. Parent guardians are required to stay.

Is there a restroom?

Yes! There is a port-a-pod in the parking lot.

Organized by

Friends of the Forest Preserves

We unite people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County. Founded in 1998 by a small group of concerned citizens, Friends is now a force of thousands of committed volunteers and members. Through political advocacy, ecological restoration, and community engagement, we ensure the forest preserves will always be a source of recreation and relaxation.