Come journal with us!

GREETINGS!

So happy you are here. You have found a diverse group of very kind, supportive people who want to share the practice of nature journaling.

Every Sunday, opportunities and locations will be posted for the coming week. (look for the pine trees across the FB post)

We meet every Wed at 10:00 am MST in Missoula, every Tuesday at 10:00 am in Hamilton, the first Saturday morning of every month in Missoula and sometimes more often. You are encouraged to join us at one or more gatherings as your schedule allows. And it’s free!!

Also, keep checking this page for special events!

No skills or special materials required. Pen, paper and love of nature is all you really need. Ok, I confess, sometimes some of us like to buy fancy pens BUT they are not necessary.

Please feel free to contact us with questions. The only bad question is the one not asked. Just like the only bad journal entry is the one not made.

Please join us!

I'm so happy I've hooked up with this group. I feel like it's life changing for me, seriously. Starting with the people, everyone is so lovely, kind and generous. And sitting with Barb's mellow background jazz. It transforms me every week, completely removes me from thoughts outside of that room. I think that's what mediation is supposed to do. Highly refreshing. 

-A. S.

As students of nature, we always seek something new and unknown. Go exploring!

As you sketch, practice the art of really seeing.

Nurture your curiosity by asking questions.

Get your nature experience onto paper by recording your exploration, observations, reactions and questions in your journal.

Prompt: This was fun so let's do it again! Field guides and nature books. Select one from your shelf. Randomly open the book to any page. Don't go browsing for a page you like.

Once you have opened to a page, sketch the plant or animal you see. Put your spin on the sketch - we are not trying to make photo copies of the image in the book. Next, take some of the really cool info from the book and write it on your page. Fun way to learn new things!

Here is what's going on the week of 3/2/25 (and beyond)--

Hamilton Tuesday 3/4/25, 10:00-11:30 am. Meet at Explore the Arts in the gallery. Bring a specimen from nature to study or a field guide.

Missoula Tuesday 3/4/25, 5:30 pm. Meet in a new (to us) space! We will be in the SpectrUM room. It’s in the SW corner of the 1st floor. Good opportunity to finish entries that are currently in process.

Missoula Wednesday 3/5/25, 10:00-11:15 am meet in Cooper North Conference Room, 4th floor of the Missoula Public Library. Bring a specimen from nature to study or a field guide.

Seeley Lake. Saturday, 3/15/25,10:00 am Meet at Barn/Historical Society. Get a lesson from Jean and bring a specimen from nature to study.

Missoula Saturday 3/1/25, meet 9:15-11:00 am. See you in the Blackfoot Conference Room on the 4th floor of Missoula Public Library.

Weather watches/warnings, snow and cold rain have arrived to our state. While this time of year has its own beauty, please use caution when driving to our meet-up's or otherwise. Drive at your own risk and do what is safest for you!

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

WINTER ZOOM SERIES

10:00 AM 11:30 AM Mountain Time

Join us for our winter zoom series the second Wednesday of each month through April. The zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83382825027

Schedule:

March 12 - Suzanne Hendrich, Dragonflies and Damselflies

April 9 - Janet Cates, Watercolor Tips

May 14 - White Flowers on White Paper, part 2

Using words and sketches, journal about an unexpected observation that lead to learning something.

Here is what's going on the week of 2/9/25 (and beyond)--

Hamilton Tuesday 2/11/24, 10:00-11:30 am. Meet at Explore the Arts in the Art Space (south door). Bring a friend new to nature journaling, they get a free kit!

Optional activity: Make a nature-related Valentine for local nursing home residents. Barb has offered all the supplies we need.

Missoula Tuesday 2/11/25, 5:30 pm. Meet in the Blackfoot Conference room on the 4th floor. Lori will be presenting watercolor techniques!

Missoula Wednesday 2/12/25, 10:00. Stay home and learn from Jean as she presents via Zoom on the Bitterroot plant!! Woohoo! Zoom details for this week are below.***

Seeley Lake. Saturday, 2/15/25,10:00 am Meet at Barn/Historical Society the third Saturday each month October through May. We'll meet there and if weather permits, go outside.

Missoula Saturday 3/1/25, meet 9:15-11:00 am. See you in the Blackfoot Conference Room on the 4th floor of Missoula Public Library.

***2/12/25, 10:00 am, our February Zoom session will be Jean Pocha teaching us about the Bitterroot plant! The zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83382825027

And scroll down to see the remaining Winter Zoom Series!. Mark your calendar!!

Weather watches/warnings, snow and cold rain have arrived to our state. While this time of year has its own beauty, please use caution when driving to our meet-up's or otherwise. Drive at your own risk and do what is safest for you!

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

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