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Nature Journaling in the Grand Canyon! Post-Trip Share (Part 1)
I'm back from nature journaling in the Grand Canyon for 21 days. In my live "Show and Tell" video I share experiences and pages from the adventure! You already know

Homeschool Nature Study With Dallas Nachtigall
Homeschool nature study and nature journaling are exploding in popularity as parents realize the many benefits for their children. Despite my experience with nature education, I'm not a parent. So

Nature Journal for Beginners with Heather Crellin
Do you want to learn how to start a nature journal for beginners? In this conversation with nature journaler Heather Crellin you will find tons of good ideas! Even though

How to Draw Rocks in Your Nature Journal
If you know how to draw rocks then you will always have a subject. The bird flew away, the deer were hiding, and you missed the wildflower bloom. However, the

Nature Journaling at the Beach
Let's go nature journaling at the beach! It's Labor Day weekend in the U.S. and thousands of families are going to the coast. Why not bring your nature journals and

Nature Journal Homeschool: Interview with Amaya
Nature Journal + Homeschool = motivated and engaged teen learning. It's a simple equation but don't take my word for it. Amaya is a homeschooled teen who shares her passionate

How to Choose a Sketchbook for Nature Journaling
How do I choose a sketchbook for nature journaling? Which paper is best? What size should I choose? Don't worry, don't waste money, and don't blindly get the same journal

Nature Journal Interview: Fiona Gillogly
In this nature journal interview you will get a peak into the story of another nature journaler. You might not be as young as Fiona... And you might not have

Birding and Nature Journaling: Special Technique
Let's combine birding and Nature Journaling to see more birds, learn faster, improve our memory of field marks, and go deeper with each bird. In this video I show you

How To Draw With Binoculars
Do you know how to draw with binoculars? Are you a birder, nature journaler, or urban sketcher? If so, you can see more, draw better, and learn faster with this

How To Draw Standing Up
Learning how to draw standing up can make you a better artist in addition to multiplying your drawing opportunities! Here, I describe several mistakes you are probably making right now

Nature Observation: How to See More With Your Nature Journal
Nature observation used to be essential for your survival. You would not be here today if your ancestors were not observant. This was the case for most of human history.