All informal meetups are 2 hours, 9:30am-11:30am.The nature journaling informal meetup is to connect people to be OUTSIDE in nature to observe and record their observations, to foster community connections and develop observational skills. Participants share their journal pages and perspectives at the end of the session. These are not formal instructional sessions.
Nature Center Meetup
FREE Stough Canyon Nature Center: RSVP through Burbank Parks Online Catalog.
FREE Stone Barn Nature Center: RSVP through Glendale Trails and Open Space program.
- BRING: Your journaling "kit". A hat, water, sunscreen; ðĄ️ clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Optional items: ðą Cell phone (ð· camera and ð alarm). ð Binoculars. ð Magnifying glass. ðŠ Lightweight portable stool. Don't forget your curiosity! ð
- Inclement Weather (ð§️ Rain, ðĄ️ HEAT) does NOT cancel. When the weather is not cooperative, we will meet INSIDE and observe Nature Center displays for inspiration.
- ðĪ Arrive before 9:30am.
- Pre-registered? ð️ Sign in with Nature Center Staff.
- Didn't pre-register? Pre-RSVP RECOMMENDED. ðķ♀️ Walk-ins are only accepted IF spots are still available. Arrive early to signup with Nature Center staff.
- 9:30am, meet in classroom area for a group discussion, before finding finding your outside journaling spot.
- We understand traffic delays happen. Group discussion starts ~9:30am till ~9:45am. If you arrive later, find a quiet spot to observe and record in your journal.
- It's easy to lose track of time when filling your journal with observations; set your cell phone alarm ð to 11:00am to alert you to collect your items and rejoin the group.
- Group reconvenes at ~11:05-11:10am in the classroom area to share observations and journal pages. This is the really fun part, don't miss it! ðĨ°
- ð What should I journal about? What will I see? You can focus on anything that you find of interest. Need a little inspiration nudge? Handout of journaling prompts and ideas here.
- All levels of nature journaling experience welcome! Newbies will find encouragement and inspiration from others. Those with more experience can share their ideas and insight. ðĄ We all learn from each other!
Donations to Arlington Garden, not required to attend, but gratefully appreciated.
- BRING: Your journaling "kit". A hat, water, sunscreen; ðĄ️ clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Optional items: ðą Cell phone (ð· camera and ð alarm). ð Binoculars. ð Magnifying glass. ðŠ Lightweight portable stool. Don't forget your curiosity! ð
- Inclement Weather. ð§️ Rain, unfortunately, cancels event. ðĄ️ HEAT may cancel. If weather is iffy, the evening before meetup after 6pm a GO/NO-GO clarification is emailed to registered participants.
- Pre-RSVP RECOMMENDED. ðķ♀️ Walk-ins are only accepted IF spots are still available.
- ðĪ Arrive 9:30am, meet in predesignated area for a group discussion, before finding finding your outside journaling spot.
- We understand traffic delays happen. Group discussion starts ~9:30am till ~9:45am. If you arrive later, find a quiet spot to observe and record in your journal.
- It's easy to lose track of time when filling your journal with observations; set your cell phone alarm ð to 11:00 am to alert you to collect your items and rejoin the group.
- Group reconvenes at ~11:05-11:10am in the classroom area to share observations and journal pages. This is the really fun part, don't miss it! ðĨ°
- ð What should I journal about? What will I see? You can focus on anything that you find of interest. Need a little inspiration nudge? Handout of journaling prompts and ideas here.
- All levels of nature journaling experience welcome! Newbies will find encouragement and inspiration from others. Those with more experience can share their ideas and insight. ðĄ We all learn from each other!