Spring Nature Journaling Series

Spring Nature Journaling Series: Bookbinding, Techniques, and the Trail

Following an introductory session about nature journaling and bookbinding, we’ll dive into nature journaling basics and then apply what we have learned off site at a nearby Great Works Regional Land Trust trail. Sign up early! Space is limited.

  • Week 1: Bookbinding and Personalizing Your Journal Join Rebecca Tay from York County 4-H and bind your own nature journal for use in this series. Once your have sewn your journal, design a cover, and look at sample nature journal entires.

March 16th, 9:30-11 AM

D.A. Hurd Library, 41 High Street, North Berwick

  • Week 2: Introduction to Nature Journaling  Start your first entry by observing natural materials brought into the classroom.  How can you record what you notice on paper?  What can you draw, and how can you use words and numbers to describe the natural objects?

March 23rd, 9:30-11 AM

D.A. Hurd Library, 41 High Street, North Berwick

  • Week 3: Nature Journaling on the Trail  In this weather-dependent field session, take your new journal onto the trail and complete your first outdoor entry. What do you notice? What do you wonder? Make notes using drawing, words, and numbers in your journal. Please dress for the weather!

March 30th, 9:30-11 AM

Outdoor Location TBD

 

Who: Youth ages 5-18.  Enrollment in 4-H is not required. Caregivers must be available to assist during the classroom sessions for youth under age 10. The classroom sessions are not appropriate for siblings under age 5.

When: Mondays, 9:30-11am

March 16th (classroom)

March 23rd (classroom)

March 30th (trail)  *Please check email for updates if the weather is questionable.

Please plan to attend all three sessions

Other Important Information

    1. Please check your email the day of in case the weather causes a cancellation.
    2. There are no restroom facilities at the trails! Plan accordingly.
    3. Recommendations for participation:
      • Bring water
      • Wear long sleeves and pants to protect from insect bites
      • Wear light-colored clothing for ease of spotting ticks
      • Closed-toed shoes are required
      • Insect and tick repellent is highly recommended

Registration

4-H Enrolled Member Registration (must be logged into ZSuite):https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/45931

Non-4H Youth Registration Link (must be logged out of ZSuite):https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/45931

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Have questions? please contact Rebecca Tay at rebecca.tay@maine.edu or 207-324-2814

Reasonable Accommodation

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Rebecca Tay two weeks prior to the session at 207-324-2814. We may not be able to make appropriate arrangements for accommodation requests made less than two weeks before the event.

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