Key Takeaways from Wild Wonder 2024
Here are some of the key lessons I got from Wild Wonder nature journaling Conference 2024. Did I miss some? Add yours in the comments. Find joy in the familiar. […]
Top Quotes from Wild Wonder 2024
I was at every class, keynote, and discussion panel on the schedule for the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference and here are some of the best quotes that I was […]
Thirty Day Nature Journaling Challenge!
To add to the fun for September I have created a thirty day nature journaling challenge! This is meant to inspire people in the nature journal club and beyond to […]
Nature Journaling San Diego: Balboa Park Desert Garden
Nature journaling San Diego? Come learn the basics and practice with other nature journalers in Balboa Park. We will go to the desert garden across from the San Diego Zoo […]
The Nature Journal Club: Pencil Miles and Chill with Yvea
The Pencil Miles and Chill gatherings have become a mainstay of the nature journal club during 2020. Yvea Moore will tell the origin story of the gathering in this conversation. […]
Nature Journaling Kid
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to nature journal all day, everyday? Does such a dream seem unattainable and far-fetched? Let our resident nature journaling kid, Raybonto, […]
Botanical Art and Nature Journaling
Botanical art and nature journaling are essential to how Dion Dior makes meaning of the world. She shares some of her pages, favorite supplies, and technical tips in this talk. […]
How to Nature Journal in 10 Steps
Do you want to learn how to nature journal? Do you want to avoid the most common beginner mistakes? Right now, I show you 10 steps to getting started with […]
Nature Journaler Interview
As a nature journaler I am always curious how others got started nature journaling. And what about you? Do you ever wonder about the story behind the nature journalers whose […]
North Bay Nature Journaling Paradise!
People who live in the North Bay are in luck! Because the San Francisco Bay Area is the epicenter of the Nature Journaling movement! If you live in Sonoma, Napa, […]
Journal in the Majestic Old Growth Redwoods!
Do you want to explore the majesty of giant redwoods and discover the botanical and biological treasures that grow nestled beneath them? Now is your chance to experience this calming […]
Nature Journal Weird Carnivorous Plants!
Do you want to escape the cold and the rain to go on a nature journaling vacation to a tropical rain forest in February? You are in luck because on […]
The Best Gift For You!
What do you think the best present for a nature journaler is? In this holiday episode I share my opinion on the subject.
How To Learn Faster and Avoid the Talent Trap
Do you ever get intimidated when you look at other peoples drawings or nature journal pages? In this episode of the show I give you some tips for how to […]
Secret Nature Journaling Locations!
Do you need some inspiration for new nature journaling locations? Check out this video where I nature journal at the Bohart Museum of Entomology on the UC Davis Campus!
Nature Journal and Sketch at Balboa Park!
On December 21st I will be leading a completely FREE field trip at the world famous Balboa Park in San Diego! We will start at the Lily Pond and Botanical […]
Tracking and Journaling Elk!
In November, the North Coast Nature Journal Club will go back to Tomales Point for a second chance to see the elk during the tail end of their breeding season! […]
Follow me in this video as I discover that it is hotter in California than it was in East Africa!
CANCELLED DUE TO LIBRARY CLOSURE! Tracking for Journalers: The Secret Language of Nature (Lafayette)
Do you want to take your nature observations to the next level? Do you want to see more animals and understand more of what is going on around you? Join […]
Tracking for Journalers: The Secret Language of Nature (Tiburon)
Do you want to take your nature observations to the next level? Do you want to see more animals and understand more of what is going on around you? Join […]
Pitcher Plant Bonanza!
In June, the North Coast Nature Journal Club is privileged to enjoy the peak of the pitcher plants at California Carnivores in Sonoma County! This nursery contains the largest collection […]
Rainy Day? Eleven Nature Journal Ideas
It has been a really rainy/snowy winter, but that should not keep us from nature journaling. I spent a rainy day making this video with Eleven nature journaling ideas you […]
Marvel at Incredible Carnivorous Plants!
In the month of January, the North Coast Nature Journal club will stay out of the rain and warm inside the bio-diverse greenhouses at California Carnivores in Sebastopol! This local […]
More Than Just Drawing Plants
It is easy to think that nature journaling is just about drawing plants and animals when it is actually so much more. In this video I describe some of the […]
Nature Journal Inside! No Excuses
I had to cancel the nature journaling field trip for today but here is a video that I made to motivate you to nature journal at home! Consider it your […]
Special Access to Nature Journal at the Laguna!
In November, I have the opportunity to lead a crew of nature journalers on some normally inaccessible trails in the Laguna de Santa Rosa! I am really excited to be […]
Nature Journaling Process in the Field
Here is my journaling behind the scenes from this week: In addition to amping up my journaling practice I am also working to do a lot more videography and sharing […]
I’m Working Hard and Loving It
I include a lot of my thoughts, feelings, and routines on a roadtrip to teach at the Monterey Bay Birding Festival. I talk about my growing conviction that this kind […]
A Peak at My Latest Journal
Come with me as I peruse the pages of my last journal, sharing drawings and peppering the video with rants about the benefits of journaling. One journal usually spans three […]
Capture the Essence of California Oak Savanna
In the month of October the north coast nature journal club will be exploring the rolling hills and oak savanna of Helen Putnam Regional Park near Petaluma. We will practice […]
Second Chance Elk Rut!
EVENT CANCELLED due to likelihood of smoke!!! If you want some nature journaling home study inspiration or exercises for this weekend please email me: marley339@gmail.com. I will also probably […]
Draw Majestic Elk and Epic Landscapes!
In September we will hike out on Tomales Point in Marin County to see the elk herds during their rut and enjoy the overall epic scenes! The Tule elk will […]
Learn Faster: Nature Journaling in Information Dense Environments
Here is a practical technique that you can apply to learning almost any new skill but is especially useful for nature artists and nature journalers! I have been unintentionally doing […]
Back From Tanzania
Much recognition to Jack Laws for his genius and courage in conceiving of the 2017 Nature Journal Safari! I am extremely grateful that he invited me to come on as […]
Nature Journal Field Trip to Sacramento Valley
On June fourth I will be participating in the Bay Area Nature Journal Club field trip with Jack Laws! I’m always excited to go Nature Journaling with Jack. Last time […]