Nature Journal Adventure: Kayak Nature Journaling
Join me on a nature journal adventure with my friend and fellow nature journaler JP! It was Superbowl Sunday but we decided to nature journal instead. We saw a dead […]
Nature Hobbies in Your Journal
Do you have nature hobbies or art hobbies beside nature journaling? Have you ever wanted to bring your nature journal along to your other hobby? In this video, I try […]
10 Landscape Painting Tips on a Hot Day!
Did you see my last video and want to learn more? In this one I share the technical side…Let me know where you are at in your learning journey. What […]
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 […]
Learn to Nature Journal at the Hallberg Butterfly Gardens!
I’m super excited to be collaborating with the biodiverse pollinator sanctuary Hallberg Butterfly Gardens! We will be offering an introduction to nature journaling course at their site in Sebastopol. […]
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 […]
Be An Untutored Savage
Shocking news! Despite popular rumors to the contrary, becoming a great naturalist is not about memorizing more scientific names.
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 […]
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 […]
Eaten Alive to Save the Jungle?
I recently finished reading “Mother of God,” by the guy who tried to get himself swallowed by an anaconda on the Discovery Channel. I must admit, I did not know […]
Book Review: How to Change Your Mind
I listened avidly to the audiobook version of Michael Pollan’s new book and finished it in two days ( I got it the day it came out). This book is […]
Michael Pollan on Psychedelics
Michael Pollan is one of my favorite authors to take up the task of examining human-nature relationships. He examines ways in which nature and culture intersect on the most basic […]
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 […]
Share Your Work!
You might remember your math teacher telling you that the answer was important but “showing your work” was also part of the points on a test. As it turns out, […]
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Hadza Day Six
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Ngorongoro to Karatu
During my trip to Tanzania, I used my nature journal and my pocket notebook for drawing and writing and I used my phone for photos, short videos, and audio recordings. […]
Spoken Reflections From Tanzania: Manyara to Arusha
During my trip to Tanzania, I used my nature journal and my pocket notebook for drawing and writing and I used my phone for photos, short videos, and audio recordings. […]
Spoken Reflections from Tanzania: Day 2
During my trip to Tanzania, I used my nature journal and my pocket notebook for drawing and writing and I used my phone for photos, short videos, and audio recordings. […]
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 […]
The North Bay Nature Journal Club
The North Bay Nature Journal Club is a way for you to share your passion for sketching, observation, and learning with other people in nature. Sonoma and Marin counties in […]
Dub Step Parasite Video
I usually don’t like dubstep but… An awesome time lapse put together as a side project by photographer Anand Varma for National Geographic: Anand Varma’s website
Explore Sunset at the Laguna!
In December we will meet at the Laguna de Santa Rosa trail during the most exciting and most beautiful time of day! The crepuscular hours are when many raptors can […]
Scope Out Shollenberger Wetlands!
In May, the North Coast Nature Journal Club will scope out the marshes of Shollenberger park near Petaluma. This convenient park provides ample opportunities to sketch water birds and learn […]
“Easter Egg hunt” Hood Mountain!
I plan on going despite some rain in forecast. Do you want to go on an “Easter egg hunt” with a bunch of curious and fun nature nerds? What better […]
Discover Salmon Creek!
For the magnificent month of March we will meet at South Salmon Creek, just North of Bodega Dunes campground on Hwy 1. This is a very fun location to observe […]
Explore Ragle Ranch, Sebastopol
Join the North Coast Nature Journaling meetup this month at the Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol! We will stay out of the mud but still have fun drawing oak trees, […]
Explore Ragle Park: North Coast Nature Journal Club
This gem of a park is nestled close to the town of Sebastopol. Breeding white-tailed kites, brazen tree squirrels, and many other creatures make this their home. Technique demos will […]
A Match Made in Heaven!
Tracking and nature journaling; a match made in heaven! Come explore coastal lagoons, meadows, and dunes for an awesome day of tracking and journaling in a great location. We will […]