Next Steps in Nature Journaling: Zoom In, Zoom Out

Master Naturalist Nancy Smith will continue to lead us along our next steps of nature journaling at beautiful Humiston Woods. We will be learning an exercise from the book "How to Teach Nature Journaling" by John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren. You will discover the process of zooming in and out as you draw a natural object in three scales. For example, you might draw a seed, then the plant itself, then the plant's microhabitat. You will reflect on the kinds of observations made at each level and are welcome to share your experience.

Register at go.illinois.edu/ZoomIn

This event is perfect for anyone ages 8 to 80+ who can handle a pencil and a notebook and is curious about the world outside their door. Materials will be provided. All you need is a sense of wonder!

This class is designed for participants who are comfortable walking up to one mile and sitting or kneeling on the ground. Bringing a portable stool is a great option if that’s more comfortable for you.

Note: Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, snacks, bug spray, and sunscreen as needed. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move indoors to the Jobst Education Building.

Parking and Meet-Up: You will meet up with Nancy at the picnic tables right off the main parking lot.

You may also like the following events from U of I Extension-Livingston, McLean, Woodford Counties:

• This month, 22nd September, 06:00 pm, Branching Out: The hidden heroes of the garden—spiders, natural enemies, and pollinators in Bloomington
• This month, 23rd September, 04:30 pm, Ginger Rhizome Production Field Day at Useful Yard Company and Epiphany Farms Estate in Bloomington
• Next month, 18th October, 05:00 pm, Creatures of the Night in Fairbury

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