A nature journal uses words, pictures, drawing and numbers to record observations and questions about nature. We welcome you to join the Let’s Journal Interest Group.
How did I come to illustrating and journaling? When my daughter’s son was about 5, she had written a story for him. She asked me one day if I would illustrate it. “I can’t do that. I don’t have the skill!” was my reply. She had responded “Yes you can!” With great misgivings I did it! She was the one that pushed me to do what I believed was unthinkable. We all need someone like that!
My February blog was on the Mythology of Trees. Selvi Viswanathan contacted me and said, “In India they worship trees.” This intrigued me because I had made the statement “worship of trees was worldwide.” I was only familiar with the Celtic tribes because I had traveled to Ireland…
We see trees all the time, but do we really take the time to look at them and consider their significance? Explore some of the mythology of trees across cultures with Terry Foxx.
This time of year the fleeting beauty of the yellow aspen leaves surround us. Look closer with Terry Foxx as she explores the world of the aspen tree.
How do you feel about bears? Would you know what to do if you came across one on the trail? Terry Foxx uses a story to illustrate what to do.
We are experiencing a massive monsoon season here on our mesas. Sue Watts considers the experience of journaling in these downpours.
Does the idea of starting a nature journal overwhelm you? Are you doubtful of your artistic talents? Terry Foxx explains the process of overcoming these blockages and beginning a journey to self-expression.
Connecting with nature improves psychological health. How do we increase our nature connectedness? Take five minutes. Follow the lead of Sue Watts as she shows you how to complete a simple exercise for nature connection.
Take some time and immerse yourself in the colors of spring with Terry Foxx. Discover and explore the dominant spring flower colors of our area and what these colors mean for the wildlife.
