Nature Journaling

Supplies:

• Notebook or heavy paper
• pencil or color pencils

Optional supplies:

• markers
• watercolor paint and brushes
• tape
• scissors
• glue stick
• magnifying glass
• bird, plant, wildlife field guides
• camera
• tote bag to carry supplies

Go outside to your backyard, neighborhood park or favorite outdoor space. Sit down and look around. What do you see? Make a list or draw a picture of what you see. Write down what you are feeling and your thoughts. Write a poem.

Collect fallen leaves to press in your notebook.

There is no one way or right way to make a nature journal. This book is about what you see. Take it with you on all your outdoor adventures.