Improve your conection with the natural world. “You can see a lot, just by looking around”. (That's what I say. Maybe Casey Stengle said it first).
Nature Journaling is the practice of going regularly to any natural area (woodlands, seashore), making obervations and recording what you see. You can record your observations in whatever manner that you prefer. It could be with regular notes in a journal; it could be with poetry; it could be with drawings or watercolors. Any way that you are inspired to record your observation is perfect.
Who wants to wander the Woodlands with me on Sunday mornings? I usually go on Sunday mornings at 10:00 for a leisurely stroll through the Woodlands Garden, looking to see what I can see. By doing this regularly I can observe the changes brought by the seasons. I’ve been doing this for several years, so I’ve learned some things. I’d love to have your company and share with you what I find.
We'll do some journaling, if you want to. We'll share our journaling, if you want to. I'll help you out a little bit, if you want it. All ages are welcome, and the younger the better.
Woodlands Garden, in Decatur, corner of Clairmont Ave. and Scott Blvd. - Woodlands Garden
We'll gather at the lawn area.
Sunday mornings at 10:00.
I'm almost always there. If I won't be and I have your phone number, I'll text you in advance to let you know.
Of course, you can always go without me.
Bring your journal or just a notepad, or your sketch pad or paints. Journaling is not required. If you don't want to do journaling, just come for an informative walk in the woods.
We'll be outside, so dress appropriately.
My name is Steve. I’ve been intrigued by the natural world since I was a child. I studied zoology in college. Some years ago I belatedly became alarmed about global warming and began to pay more attention to the environment. I’ve more recently become interested in native plants. Why? Native plants participate in the interactive nature of any particular environment. Non-native plants do not participate and are therefore ecological dead ends. They take, but they don’t give back. Suburban lawns are a perfect example of that. I no longer have a lawn at my house.
I am very eager to help people learn about the natural world that we live in and are a part of. I was fortunately exposed to it as a child, but I think many people today have little exposure to it, and that's a shame. It's truely marvelous, once you begin to be aware of it.