Nature Journaling Classes
Awaken curiosity and discover new worlds as we observe and document the wonders of nature all around us. In these classes we learn how to pay closer attention, ask questions, and make connections to our everyday lives. Through an immersive experience, I hope to spark a love of learning, a fresh way of seeing, and a more wholehearted way of moving through the world.
What is Nature Journaling?
Nature journaling is the practice of recording your observations of the natural world through words, sketches, and curiosity-driven notes. It’s not about creating perfect art or polished essays—it’s about noticing, wondering, and documenting what you see outdoors.
Why Nature Journaling?
Nature journaling transforms simple walks outdoors into exciting adventures of discovery. Children learn to slow down, observe closely, and record their findings—just like real detectives of the natural world. This practice builds focus, sparks creativity, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning.
Each day will begin with a short lesson in nature study and how we can connect these skills to our everyday lives. We will then take a short hike to explore the nearby woods and find items we would like to investigate further. Returning to our outdoor classroom, we will document our findings through words, pictures, and numbers.
This class will be taught in an outdoor area outside my home, 25 minutes from Downtown Huntsville. In case of rain, we will move our lesson and journaling time to our deck, with space to move indoors should storms interfere.
All needed supplies will be included in the cost.
Class size will be limited to 10 participants to maximize our learning.
Parents are welcome to stay on the premises and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors following class.
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About Me
Hi, I’m Gracie! I am an artist and naturalist-in-training who loves to share the beauty and wonder I find in the world all around me. My husband, four kids and two Golden Retrievers live on the same land where I grew up! We love to explore the fields and woods that surround our home. After teaching art classes for two years, I am excited to offer this class to instill a greater appreciation of nature and the ways it can positively impact the quality and experience of life.