Nature journaling with Patti Smith

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – A nature journal that captures observations and experiences can bring your full attention to the world around you. Keeping a nature journal can be a potent tool for learning or for finding peace and beauty. In this workshop, Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center naturalist Patti Smith will share some tips for creating a beautiful journal that will help you meet your observation goals. Smith will introduce the materials she uses in the field, and suggest prompts for observation. She will share her tips for being safe and comfortable outdoors at all times of day and in all seasons. The group will practice sketching exercises that improve observation and drawing skills. Are there books that can help? Of course! We’ll look at some of those too.

Note: This is part two of a Nature Journaling Series. Make Your Own Nature Journal with Linda Lembke will take place at the library on Aug. 24, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Space is limited for the journal-making workshop. Learn more and register at www.brookslibraryvt.org/event/make-your-own-nature-journal.