If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
On June first, I was toying with the idea of giving myself a nature journaling challenge for the month, like I did last July. Three different families of Canada geese have been feeding in our yard and while I've been watching them closely, I hadn't gotten out my journal to record my observations. When I... Continue Reading →
I've mentioned some reasons for reviewing my nature journals, but one of the most obvious is in order to make an index for it. An index makes it possible to quickly locate what you're looking for. While it seems like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be. I love Marley Peifer's illustrated indices, but... Continue Reading →
While I've kept journals of all sorts most of my life, it took me a long time to realize the value of them isn't just in writing them. I started journaling to record my experiences, but I've found them even more valuable since I've developed the habit of re-reading them. For years, I've kept a... Continue Reading →
I have been attracted to the idea of nature journaling all of my life. I see myself sitting in the wilderness, journal on my knee, binoculars in hand, sketching birds and painting little landscapes for hours on end. The closest I've gotten to my nature journaling ideal was a close encounter with ravens. It was... Continue Reading →
I just finished my first sketchbook dedicated entirely to nature journaling and find myself looking back and seeing where I started. I was nervous about doing something different and new, so I filled the first page with encouraging words and important reminders.
