Nature Journaling: Looking at Oak Leaves with Maryanne Pittman — Oct 17, 2026
Description
Join us this Fall for nature journaling at the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants!
For this class, we'll focus on leaves. As naturalists and nature lovers, learning to observe leaves can reveal much about a plant—from its taxonomic family to the adaptations that help it thrive in its environment. We'll start in the classroom with a short presentation and a few guided exercises, then move to the demonstration gardens to look, journal, and sketch. As part of the Oak-tober celebrations, we'll spend some time dedicated to California endemic oaks—a keystone species found nowhere else on the planet!
This class is for all experience levels!
We encourage participants to bring their own journal or sketchbook and personal drawing materials; loose paper and pencils will be provided.
Please keep in mind that a portion of this class will be held outdoors on uneven terrain, we recommend bringing layers and closed-toe, comfortable shoes.
Maryanne Pittman is the Director of Public Programs at the Theodore Payne Foundation, a Certified California Naturalist, and an experienced art and design professional. She holds degrees in Fine Art and Biology, and specializes in conservation education.
📅 Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors. Thank you for your understanding.
FAQs
- What is your refund policy?
Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors.Thank you for your understanding.
If the event is more than seven days away:
Open the order confirmation email you received after buying your ticket.
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Select the tickets you want to refund.
Click review > confirm to submit the refund.
You’ll receive a confirmation email. Refunds usually return to the original payment method in 2–5 business days.
🎟️ Enrollment Threshold for Classes: We require a minimum of five participants for a class to run; when enrollment falls below that number, we may need to cancel the class in order to responsibly cover program costs and maintain an engaging experience for those attending. If this happens we will refund the ticket price. We are not able to refund credit card charges.
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- What if it rains?
Rain or Shine Policy
Our classes generally take place rain or shine. We do not cancel classes simply because rain is forecast; however, the safety of our students, instructors, and staff comes first. In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis and may modify, relocate, postpone, or cancel a class. If TPF cancels or postpones a class due to weather, registered participants will be notified as soon as possible and offered a refund or the option to transfer their registration to a rescheduled date when available.
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