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 

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- 

Unexpected kaleidoscope of colors

Unexpected kaleidoscope of colors

Its fall now and deciduous plants have leaves that turn bright colors before they drop. During this window of time between fresh color and dry brown, they are like jewels dangling from tree limbs and carpeting the ground. The other day as I was walking 

Nature Journaling Week 2022 : Care (Video)

Nature Journaling Week 2022 : Care (Video)

Watch Melinda’s session on the topic of Care for 2022 International Nature Journaling Week. How do we show Care in our nature journal? This year the theme: Back to Basics with the following themes for each day You can see all the topics here: All 

Nature journal safari on Elkhorn Slough

Nature journal safari on Elkhorn Slough

Nature journals wild sea otters and other wildlife in their habitat! I’m offering a very special workshop- very limited seats so save your seat now! The workshop will begin with practicing some strategies for nature journaling- and I’ll show you how to easily and simply