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Simplify your sketches, so you have less stress and more time to enjoy nature! Melinda will walk you through how to quiet your inner critic, practice being messy and imperfect.  

 

Nature journaling is not about flawless paintings or neatly formatted pages! 

 

Its getting into nature, exploring with curiosity, using drawing to see more, and cultivate a personal connection. Think of your nature journal as scratch paper to take notes on your exploration with nature, and deepen your conversations with the natural world.

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All are welcome- beginners as well as seasoned nature folks!

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3rd Sunday monthly (mostly)

Schedule: Start at 9:30 am- end at 11:00am Pacific Time.

• Learn: Guided practice in your nature journal- topics vary

• Take Action: Practice what you just learned so it gets integrated in your mind and hand. Solo time to step way from the screen and into the green- yourown nearby nature, or indoors

•  Share: Return to Zoom for optional sharing our discoveries and journal pages. Its a co-learning process where we gain some knowledge from all. You can continue to journal during this time

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Open to all levels. No experience needed- just come with an open mind and willingness to try!

 

 What to bring in general: 

• Have a journal/sketchbook, or paper, and a pencil or pen.

• Colored pencils or watercolor optional.

• Bring your curiosity and willingness to try!

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Why attend?

This is a community of supported learning. Continue your nature journaling practice, or learn some new skills to make your journaling easier, and feel more freedom and joy.

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What other sessions are there?

Check the event calendar for dates:

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Spark Journaling: This is time carved out for you to work in your nature journal and share with others. You can take a deeper dive with your nature journal and learn Melinda's Spark Journaling to deepen your connection to nature's wisdom and your inner nature.

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Creative Coffee Breaks: Free

Join Melinda in the virtual office to take a pause in your day for some creativity! Anyone can attend- bring anything you want to work on and a beverage of choice!

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Nature Journal Studio is free of charge to members of the online community: Spark Collective

 

Other benefits of the Spark Collective Membership

• Continue the sharing of ideas, learning new skills, and growing your connection with nature in our private member community. 

• Additional nature journaling co-working journal together time

• Monthly workshops, to expand your creativity, nature connection and nature journaling skills

• Enjoy nature journaling on your own and share your discoveries with us!

• Get feedback and guidance from Melinda online live as well as through the community app

 

Learn more about the community here. and get a free 14-day trial.