Nature journaling is a fantastic way to ge t away from the everyday hustle\, bustle\, and rush\; and practice patienc e\, observational skills\, and creative expression. It can be an opportuni ty to get out and experience the great outdoors. Keeping a nature journal is a great way to become acquainted\, or get reacquainted\, with our natur al world.
\nNature journaling can help:
\n·\; Improve yo ur mood
\n·\; Gain mental clarity
\n·\; Unplug fro m technology
\n·\; Boost memory
\n·\; Reduce stres s levels
\n·\; Practice presence
\n·\; Improve cri tical thinking and problem solving
\n·\; Deepen your appreciat ion for nature
\nJoin us for this free hands-on workshop to learn th e basic skills of nature journaling. Participants will make their own fiel d journal\, use their senses to explore our environment\, practice basic s ketching techniques\, and create a unique nature poem. No art skills neede d! Materials\, supplies\, resources and door prizes will be provided.
\ nPresenter: Rob Beadel
With over 29 years in the environmental fie
ld\, Rob Beadel has been the Director of Forestry Education for the Arkans
as Forestry Association Education Foundation since 2008 and serves as the
Project Learning Tree State Coordinator. Rob\, a Certified Interpretive Gu
ide\, has served on several environmental education boards and workgroups
at the state\, national\, and international levels. Rob was honored as the
2015 Conservation Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Wildlife Federatio
n and received the 2021 PLT Gold Star Award for his contributions to PLT a
nd Environmental Education at the National level. Rob is recognized by Joh
n Muir Laws as a certified Nature Journaling Instructor.