Let’s Journal

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.

Trees are Cool and are Our Teachers

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!

Mythology, Mango Trees, and Growing Up in India

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…

Mythology of Trees

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.

Aspen: A Sign of Hope

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.

Raindrops Are Falling On My Head

We are experiencing a massive monsoon season here on our mesas. Sue Watts considers the experience of journaling in these downpours.

Gaining Confidence

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.

Take Five: A Perching Place Exercise

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.

Colors of May

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.

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