FULL – Drawn to Nature: Learning to Nature Journal

Have you ever slowed down long enough to truly notice the patterns on a leaf, the texture of tree bark, or the way light dances across the water? Nature journaling is a simple yet powerful way to deepen your connection with the outdoors. It’s the practice of recording your observations of nature, through sketches, notes, questions, and reflections.

Join us for a welcoming, hands-on nature journaling program open to all ages and experience levels. Whether you are an experienced artist or someone who hasn’t touched a pencil in years, this program is about noticing, wondering, and recording your discoveries, not creating a perfect masterpiece. Through guided prompts and quiet exploration time, participants will learn how to observe closely, ask questions, and capture their findings through words, sketches, and reflections.

All materials will be provided.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Squam Lakes Association, Holderness NH

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.

Please bring snacks and water, as well as warm clothes you are comfortable sitting outside in. Paper and drawing materials will be provided. If you already have a journal, sketchbook, or favorite drawing tools, you are encouraged to bring them along.

Macie Kane is one of our new Americorps members. She recently graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a degree in environmental biology. She loves hiking, rock climbing, and a good sunset. She enjoys sharing her love of nature with others and is excited to share it with you!

When she's not outside, you can find her under a cozy blanket reading or crafting.