Nature Journaling at Manzanita Lake

This month Juliet from Shasta Environmental Alliance is excited to partner with Heather Bortolussi from Western Shasta Resource Conservation District to offer a relaxing and restorative practice for connecting with nature. Heather is the GrizzlyCorps fellow serving with the RCD who is excited to share with you the wonders of nature journaling and its necessity in the face of a rapidly changing world.

Join Juliet and Heather on July 20th as they head up to Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park to explore nature journaling and its many benefits amidst the yellow pine forest near the lake’s edge. This activity is open to everybody young and old (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) and requires no previous drawing experience. It is recommended to bring a pencil and a sketchbook, but you are welcome to bring any other art supplies you enjoy using. Heather will provide an assortment of materials as well, for all to share.

This activity is all about slowing down and checking in with ourselves, with nature and hopefully with each other. When we slow down we can begin to let go of the angst often present in our daily lives and behold the beauty and wonder all around us. Other activities may include a short walk, sniffing the Jeffrey pines for their delicious vanilla/butterscotch scent, and zine making. Bring a lunch, water, hat and sunscreen, but most importantly bring your curiosity!

Please note that there is an entrance fee at LVNP of $30 per vehicle, unless you have an annual pass. We encourage those with passes to carpool with those who don't to keep this activity accessible for all.

To register for this event and get on our contact list for updates, carpooling information and further details please fill out this form and agree to the waiver.

For any questions contact juliet@ecoshasta.org