Keeping a Nature Journal: Understanding your environment through observation, writing and drawing.
Submitted by Donna Bollenbach. Journal Drawings by Marjorie Shropshire There is no better way to connect with nature than by keeping a nature journal: a collection of observations, interpretations and feelings that describe or illustrate your personal view of the natural world. Nature journals are most commonly in the form of writing, drawing or photographs, or a combination of these. Nature Journaling is rewarding for both children and adults. It is a great a learning tool, as well as a way to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature by recording and sharing memories. What is a Nature Journal? Marjorie Shropshire, 2012 A Nature Journal is a personal record, but it is not a diary. A diary is generally about you and your relationships to other people, while a Nature Journal is about your relationship to the natural world-animals, plants, seasons and climates. While you may not want anyone to read your diary, many people enjoy sharing thei...