A little inspiration sparks wonder: Leaf quest
Earlier this month I led a nature journaling session about leaf diversity for the Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club Online. I introduced...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Aug 7, 20212 min read
Cahaba River: Virtual nature journaling trip (video)
Topic for today Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club (MBNJC) Member Amy Sides takes us down to get our feet “wet” at her nearby nature in...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jul 1, 20214 min read
A whale of a wonder: impromptu nature journaling
A few days ago we came across a dead fin whale on our beach while on a walk, at Asilomar Beach, Pacific Grove, California. This was an...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Sketching in the moment
Being on screens so much these days for teaching, communication, emails, etc, I often don’t realize how much I am missing out on nature....
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Sketching in the moment
Being on screens so much these days for teaching, communication, emails, etc, I often don’t realize how much I am missing out on nature....
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jun 14, 20211 min read
Boost your Naturalist Skills with Nature Journaling—California Wildlife day (video)
Boost your Naturalist Skills with Nature Journaling—California Wildlife day April 2021 You can see all the videos from event here:...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jun 14, 20211 min read
Boost your Naturalist Skills with Nature Journaling—California Wildlife day (video)
Boost your Naturalist Skills with Nature Journaling—California Wildlife day April 2021 You can see all the videos from event here:...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Mindset matters: Small shifts for ease and joy in nature journaling (video)
Our beliefs and attitudes shape how we interact with the world, and with nature journaling. Sometimes we may get stuck in old beliefs...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Mindset matters: Small shifts for ease and joy in nature journaling (video)
Our beliefs and attitudes shape how we interact with the world, and with nature journaling. Sometimes we may get stuck in old beliefs...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Color walk in nature
This time of year there are so many colors emerging- various shades of greens to each color of the rainbow. One fun activity I like to do...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Color walk in nature
This time of year there are so many colors emerging- various shades of greens to each color of the rainbow. One fun activity I like to do...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Apr 28, 20211 min read
BNI presentation (video)
Melinda’s 10-minute presentation for Santa Cruz Business Builders BNI Chapter. Here about why Melinda does the works she does with...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Apr 28, 20211 min read
BNI presentation (video)
Melinda’s 10-minute presentation for Santa Cruz Business Builders BNI Chapter. Here about why Melinda does the works she does with...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Spring midpoint: shifting nature
As we approach the midpoint of spring, I’m noticing the continuing transformation of the landscape. The once-naked branches are leafing...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Spring midpoint: shifting nature
As we approach the midpoint of spring, I’m noticing the continuing transformation of the landscape. The once-naked branches are leafing...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Mar 28, 20211 min read
Interview: Doing work inspired by your calling (video)
I was recently invited to be a speaker for an online summit, Your Business is Calling, hosted by Celia Marie, Business coach. I joined 7...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Mar 28, 20211 min read
Interview: Doing work inspired by your calling (video)
I was recently invited to be a speaker for an online summit, Your Business is Calling, hosted by Celia Marie, Business coach. I joined 7...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Feb 28, 20213 min read
Despondent to Dynamic! Getting out of a downward drawing spiral.
Have you even gotten stuck while sketching? Or has that annoying inner voice that is critiquing your drawing skills –or perceived lack of...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Feb 28, 20213 min read
Despondent to Dynamic! Getting out of a downward drawing spiral.
Have you even gotten stuck while sketching? Or has that annoying inner voice that is critiquing your drawing skills –or perceived lack of...
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Melinda Nakagawa
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Valentine Love in Nature (MBNJC Video)
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s that time of the year when signs of spring are in the air in some parts of the world. The birds are starting...
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