Nature Journaling ©Alia Tu
Workshop Leader: – Alia Tu
Description: TRIP IS FULL
This outdoor workshop will focus on developing nature journaling practices and skills, with a special focus on drawing and observing birds. Nature journaling is a wonderful way to sharpen your observation skills, document your experiences, learn about your surroundings, and deepen your connection with birds and nature. Nature journals use pictures, notes, and numbers to keep records of observed species, counts, and behaviors, as well as personal ideas and questions. This can help fuel your curiosity, expertise, and gratitude for the amazing natural world that we live in.
This workshop is open to artists and birders of all experience levels, including those new to nature journaling or drawing, as well as those looking to meet up with others and journal in good company. We will cover the basics of observational drawing and bird form and anatomy, as well as tips for directing and expanding our attention to various levels of detail. Then we will put it all to practice by exploring the UC Davis Arboretum, discovering what catches our eye, and capturing it all in drawing and writing in a friendly, supportive environment.
Accessibility:
Expect minimal to short amounts of walking along paved paths, with ample spots to sit and draw. There are public restrooms and street parking nearby. It may be chilly or damp in the morning, so dress comfortably for sitting outside.
Meeting Location and Registration:
Please bring something to draw on such as a notebook or sketchbook and portable drawing supplies such as pens and pencils. Binoculars are not required or necessary, but may be a useful tool if desired. High winds or significant rain will cancel this trip. This popular event will be capped at 12 participants, so sign-up early!
Please contact Zane Pickus with any questions or to sign-up at yolobirdalliance@gmail.com
Yolo Bird Alliance field trips are free and open to the public.