Nature Journaling - Fern and Pencil

How can I get drawn into nature through sketching?

November 5, 2026 by Wanda Pruitt

A small sketching kit featuring colored pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a pocket-sized notebook is neatly arranged on a cloth car seat, inviting the artist to capture the beauty of the natural world through nature journaling and illustrations. This delightful setup encourages creativity and connection with the outdoors, perfect for observing the flora and fauna around.

Sketching pulled me outdoors six years ago, and it has kept me there. Here is what I have learned about nature journaling, the small kit I carry, and how you can start with a pencil and ten spare minutes. Why I Feel Drawn Into Nature Six years ago I found a shoebox of my grandmother’s … Read more

What is nature journaling and how do I start?

November 5, 2026 by Wanda Pruitt

A small open sketchbook sits on a car dashboard, accompanied by a pencil and a crumpled lunch wrapper, while green hills are visible through the windshield. This scene captures a moment of nature journaling, encouraging students to observe and record their experiences in the natural world.

A nature journal is one of those things that sounds fancier than it is. Mine is a battered A5 notebook in my van’s glovebox, and it holds six years of wobbly pencil drawings, weather scribbles, bird tallies and questions I never got around to answering. If you have a notebook and a pencil and ten … Read more