Nature Journaling Series

FOR ADULTS 18+
Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025, 10 am to noon (classes also sold separately; see our website calendar)
Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world?
Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for observing and recording the flora and fauna around us. Utilizing our inner scientists, writers, and artists, we will learn to capture the intricate details we find. These four classes will provide an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to learn the tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching our surroundings at Tyler Arboretum. Each class will explore a new area in the Arboretum.  Participants can sign up for a single class or enroll in the full 4-class series for a deeper dive into the subject.
Class 1 will cover the basics of nature journaling, including centering ourselves in our current setting, learning to pay attention to and record different senses, and beginning to record plants in our journals. Sign Up For This Class ONLY >>
Class 2 will review the basics of nature journaling while introducing how to choose a subject to study and learning to observe and record our surroundings as the different pieces relate to one another. Sign Up For This Class ONLY >>
Class 3 will get our curiosity flowing through learning to let go of what we know and encouraging our wonder and delight to lead us to discoveries. Sign Up For This Class ONLY >>
Class 4 will deepen our observation skills as we learn to record sounds, sketch flitting insects and birds, and compare similar subjects to guide us to better understanding. Sign Up For This Class ONLY >>
About the instructor: Meg Lemieur is a nature-focused illustrator based in Philadelphia. Her mission is to celebrate the diversity, interconnectedness, and amazing feats of the natural world. Her illustrations have been published in numerous tabletop games, comic anthologies, and large-scale educational projects. She lends her skills to a variety of advocacy campaigns and was awarded the Woman of Environmental Arts award by Penn Future in 2023.
NON-MEMBERS: $192.00 per adult
MEMBERS enjoy 15% off (remember to sign in for your discount!): $163.20 per adult
Nature Journaling Materials List:
Unlined notebook with hardback or paper & clipboard; I suggest a hardback so folks will have a hard surface to draw on while out in the field.
Your favorite pencil
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
Colored pencils (optional)
Watercolor paints, brush, and water (optional)
Practical materials to bring:
Portable chair or blanket to sit on
Water and a snack
Insect repellant
Weather-appropriate clothing: Depending on the day, this may include layers like a long-sleeved shirt, a jacket, a hat, long pants, and warm socks.
Each class will start with a short walk to a different area of the Arboretum. The walk may include changes in grade and walking surfaces, such as pavement, grass, and gravel. Closed-toe shoes with good tread are recommended.
When you arrive, meet your instructor at the Visitor Center Patio.
REGISTER HERE