Author: Melinda

Mindful Nature: Mind-full of the moment

Mindful Nature: Mind-full of the moment

Living in today’s world can feel overwhelming at times. So many things distract us while we try so hard to concentrate on that one task- and what was that task anyway? Or the constant doing energy and the need to hurry up has us rushing 

Spring growth and tracking the changes

Spring growth and tracking the changes

We’ve had so much rain here in California this winter, and it is allowing the grassy hills to remain lush and green into mid-April! As I look through photos and journal entries from past years, this time is often when the grasses have faded to 

Befriending Trees Course: Winter wonders

Befriending Trees Course: Winter wonders

Fun and easy ways to befriend Trees and learn to read their stories A 3-part online course: Thursdays, March 2, 9, and 16 Time: 4:00-5:30pm Pacific PLUS a private online community space for sharing, questions, support between classes. You will learn: Scroll down for all 

Rainy day journaling 🌧

Rainy day journaling 🌧

🌧 Rainy day journaling 🌧 On days like this- light rain falling all morning, I enjoyed a wander in the forest with my dog. She and I both enjoy all the fresh smells! It’s such a wonderful sensory experience!  We take in the smells of 

Dormant trees reveal their stories

Dormant trees reveal their stories

Now that we are in the middle of winter, deciduous trees have lost most of their leaves. This reveals so much more about the tree that was hidden. We can see the true form, and branching structures of the trees. As I walk around in 

Reflections on Nature journaling

Reflections on Nature journaling

Happy New Year! I know many are ready to move on and leave 2022 behind. But as we turn our calendars to January, I’m actually drawn to taking one more look at the previous year. There’s so much that’s happened in life and nature this 

A moment in time: learning FROM nature versus learning ABOUT nature.

A moment in time: learning FROM nature versus learning ABOUT nature.

Nature is constantly changing- the sunrises and sets, the weather changes, every living thing goes through a perpetual cycle of birth, growth and decay. So no two moments are alike. Fleeting moments When we can take a few moments to step away from our screens 

Wander and wonder

Wander and wonder

This week I had a desire to get to the forest. I wanted to wander among the trees, take in the smells, sights, and feel the fresh air. I decided it was time to visit the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos, California- 

What’s special about your nature journal?

What’s special about your nature journal?

This past week we had another lovely bookbinding workshop where we hand made books to use for nature journaling! It was great to be in community with others, having conversations, talking about nature, journaling, life, and making/creating something with our hands! We had 9 wonderful 

In the news! Nature journaling is more than drawing

In the news! Nature journaling is more than drawing

I was recently interviewed for an article that came out in the Monterey County Weekly paper. You can read it here. or read a PDF version here. It so exciting to have nature journaling getting more exposure! I’m celebrating this will all of you who