Tag: nature journaling

Nature Journal Studio~ Monthly class at the Santa Cruz Museum

Nature Journal Studio~ Monthly class at the Santa Cruz Museum

Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions inside the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in 

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- 

Bookbinding: Make your own nature journal–to keep or give as a gift!

Bookbinding: Make your own nature journal–to keep or give as a gift!

Can’t find the perfect ready-made nature journal?? I had that problem too. Nothing had the right combination of paper type, size, shape, binding and cover. That is, until I began making my own custom hand made journals!! Want help making your own too? Come get 

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 

Wild Wonder Nature Journal Conference- online

Wild Wonder Nature Journal Conference- online

This year’s Wild Wonder Conference will be online again. You can visit this page to register:   I’ll be teaching a class on Wednesday Sep 14. All classes will be available as a recording afterward.   Join Us for the Fourth Annual Wild Wonder Nature 

Trusting yourself: Listening and tuning into your heart

Trusting yourself: Listening and tuning into your heart

There’s something that I’ve been experiencing and getting more clarity about and I’d like to share with you. Its about trusting ourselves. My life has been an incredible journey going from NOT knowing what I truly wanted to having beautiful access to my deep, heartfelt 

Nature Journal Studio Monthly class at the Santa Cruz Museum

Nature Journal Studio Monthly class at the Santa Cruz Museum

Wednesday 6:30-8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions inside the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice 

Nature Journal Studio Monthly class at the Santa Cruz Museum

Nature Journal Studio Monthly class at the Santa Cruz Museum

Wednesday 6:30-8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions inside the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice 

Journaling around the world

Journaling around the world

International Nature Journaling Week, June 1-7 is a celebration of how we experience and record nature in our journals. This was another amazing year of INJW. I was part of the team supporting Bethan Burton. I loved the themes for each day, and had so 

Garden Nature Journaling with Melinda at The Barnyard, Carmel

Garden Nature Journaling with Melinda at The Barnyard, Carmel

Join Melinda Nakagawa and the Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club Bring your sketchbook and curiosity as we explore the gardens at The Barnyard. We’ll explore the flora and fauna in its winter state. Wander through multiple levels and pockets of gardens tucked in all around