My nature journaling workshops grow out of how I move through the field—as an artist, biologist, and lifelong hiker. On the trail, I pause to observe patterns in bark, shifting light, plant communities, and small details that are easy to miss. I sketch, jot brief notes, and follow questions far enough to deepen my understanding.

This practice lives at the intersection of art and science: careful observation, curiosity, experimentation, and problem-solving as ways of coming to know a place.

What draws me to teaching this work is guiding others into that same state of attention. People slow down, grow quiet, and become absorbed in what they’re noticing—often seeing things I’ve walked past myself.

Journaling together creates a shared experience of discovery, where individual observations deepen into collective insight and a stronger connection to the landscape.