Nature Journaling with DPNC

Description

Step into the world of nature journaling, a simple yet powerful practice that helps you slow down, look closely, and truly connect with the natural world. Inspired by the approach of John Muir Laws and the Wild Wonder Foundation, this 4-hour hands-on workshop is open to all ages and experience levels—no art skills required! Led by Jonah Salsich, a lifelong nature-lover, artistic hobbyist, and elementary school teacher in Stonington Public Schools.

Nature journaling combines words, pictures, and numbers to explore the outdoors with curiosity and wonder. Whether you’re jotting down a bird’s call, sketching a leaf, or noting the texture of bark, journaling deepens your appreciation for the environment, encourages mindfulness, and helps you document your experiences in nature in a fun and creative way.

Why Journal?

-Strengthen your curiosity, observation skills, and sense of wonder

-Build a more personal, meaningful connection to nature

-Promote mindfulness and reduce stress

-Learn more about the natural world in an engaging, creative way

-Create a lasting record of your time outdoors

What to Bring:

-A notebook or sketchbook

-Something to write and draw with (pens, pencils)

-A backpack or carrying bag

-Water

-Optional: colored pencils, markers, binoculars, a magnifying glass, and/or something to sit on the ground on.

This workshop is about exploration, not perfection. The goal isn’t to make pretty pictures—it’s to pay attention and be present. Whether you’re a seasoned nature lover or just starting out, you’ll leave with new tools to see the world around you in fresh, exciting ways.

Observe. Wonder. Discover. Let nature journaling open your eyes.