This four-week introductory nature journaling workshop for adults will meet on Friday afternoons at the Garden City Library (small meeting room) and nearby nature grounds (including the Pollinator Garden and Boise River Greenbelt!) from October 9 to October 30, 2026.
Each 1.5 hour session will include instruction indoors, followed by outdoor sketching, writing, and recording of nature observations and explanations, then indoor sharing of experiences. The classes are designed to enhance nature connection and build a community of nature journalers.
The first class will include an introduction to nature journaling techniques, followed by a focus each week on using words, pictures, and numbers on your journal pages. Participants will be encouraged to use all five senses each week too, as well as considering their experience of birds, flowers, insects, and trees.
The course is suitable for adults and seniors of all skill levels. Please commit to attending all four classes if you register. You don't need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin - you can learn nature journaling and practice these skills anywhere, anytime - and develop your own personal style over time. Let's get started!
NOTE: The class is limited to 10 participants to ensure maximum attention. Some supplies will be provided (sketchbook, pens and colored pencils) but you are also welcome to bring your own. Handouts will be provided, as well as additional resources. The workshop is free, but a suggested donation of $5 per class is greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP here, but also register on the library's website.
