Nature journaling is the practice of drawing or writing in response to observations of nature. The practice slows you down, increases your mindfulness (or clears your mind), and increases your attention to detail and appreciation of beauty. It helps you to notice the details in nature, and improves your recognition of different species, and your understanding of where and how they live. With time, it also improves your ability to observe, to draw and to write. Spending quiet time in nature has many wellness benefits, and nature journaling is a practice that encourages this ‘quiet time’ and reflection.

The workshop will include a brief introduction to what nature journaling is; a reflection on place; beginner lessons in drawing and writing; an exploration of the nature journaling prompts; an introduction to nature journaling materials; and time for free nature journaling.

What to bring:

● A blank unlined notebook, sketchbook or journal

● Grey lead pencil (preferably 2B)

● Ink pen with waterproof ink (e.g. Pigma Micron fineliner size 03 or similar)

● Colour materials (e.g. coloured pencils or watercolour pencils or small palette of watercolour paints) are optional, but fun.

● Dress to be outdoors (e.g. hat, closed shoes) and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a folding chair or a mat to sit on.

Dr Paula Peeters has a PhD in Ecology and Evolution, and worked in forest research and wildlife conservation for 13 years. She now combines science, art and writing to celebrate Australian nature, and teaches nature journaling to help people to connect more closely to nature, and improve their understanding of the Australian biota. Paula has been teaching nature journaling since 2016, and has created 3 books on nature journaling, which can be found on Paula’s website - www.paperbarkwriter.com.

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