The practice of Nature Journaling is a wonderful way to connect with the natural world around you; a chance to slow down, time to observe, listen, and discover. A nature journal is something you can create starting in your own backyard; a record of your local birds and wildlife that visit, the flowers that bloom each year, or a record of your vegetable garden through the seasons.
Nature Journaling Workshops
Workshops usually run for 2 hours if you are a school or corporate group, 3 hours for adult community workshops. Workshops are interactive and include facilitation in basic drawing techniques and painting with watercolours. The workshops can be tailored to a local environment, theme or project, or for a particular purpose such as nature connection or team building.
Please contact me if you have a special request, need a quote, or if you’d like more information.
Our next workshop will be on Tuesday 13th January 2026, as part of Lake Macquarie Councils Explore our Great Outdoors Program. We’ll be walking from Catherine Hill Bay beach to Middle Camp within the national park for this workshop. More details and bookings opening soon.
Nature Journaling meet ups
You don’t need any prior experience in art to join in, just an interest in your local natural environments, plants and animals. We meet in the field at various locations around the Hunter region, with people of all ages and abilities. We aim to create a social atmosphere of fun and creativity, bringing nature, art, and our community together. These meet ups are free. Instructions are provided for people who are new to nature journaling.
Our last meet up for 2025 will be on Friday 28th November, exploring Merewether rock platform at low tide. Meet at the Ocean Baths shelter, 9:30am. Bring your favourite art gear, sun hat, water, and snacks. You never know what you'll find on the rock platform!
Keep an eye out here for details of field trips and events coming up or subscribe to our seasonal newsletter here.
Merriwa Pathway
As you enjoy your visit along this pathway, whether you are stopping for a rest on your journey, or enjoying your daily walk or cycle, here are a few nature journaling activities to try, whilst you uncover the wonders of this walk and the natural environments surrounding you!
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Nature Journaling Retreats
We are planning another nature journaling retreat. Further details coming soon.
For beginners to nature journaling
Check out my video tutorial to find out more, listen to the podcast with Bethan Burton of Journaling with Nature - Deep Ecology and the nature of the heart, or grab yourself a nature journaling card deck here.