Join award-winning author, artist, and educator John Muir Laws for a lively and hands-on 1.5 hour workshop exploring how nature journaling can spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Free on-line event to inspire your outdoor nature connections, whether you are the teacher or the student.
This engaging, cross-curricular approach helps learners of all ages build observation skills, deepen their connection to the natural world, and see science and art in new ways. You’ll leave this session inspired, energized, and ready to bring the power of nature journaling into your own programs.
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Speaker: John Muir Laws (aka Jack) is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement and the co-founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation. An award-winning naturalist, artist, scientist, and educator, Jack has dedicated four decades of his life to connecting people to nature through art and science. From an early age, his parents instilled in him a deep love and respect for nature. Over the years, that love has grown to a commitment to stewardship, nature conservation, and a passion to share the delight of exploring nature with others. As a writer, scientist, and artist, Jack has developed numerous interdisciplinary educational programs that train students to observe with rigor and develop intentional curiosity. He is the author and illustrator of several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (also available in Spanish), The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling, The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds. He is co-author with Emilie Lygren of How to Teach Nature Journaling. Jack earned a BS in Conservation and Resource Studies from UC Berkeley, a MS in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana, and a certificate in Science Communication from UC Santa Cruz. Learn more about John Muir Laws here.
Wild Wonder Foundation www.wildwonder.org: Founded in 2022, the Wild Wonder Foundation is dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community. Join the global nature journaling community!
This webinar is brought to you by ee360+ (A program of the North American Association for Environmental Education): Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Movement Through Collective Impact
An ambitious multi-year initiative, the ee360+ Leadership and Training Collaborative connects, trains, and promotes innovative leaders dedicated to using the power of education to create a more just and sustainable future for everyone, everywhere. Led by NAAEE, ee360+ is made possible through funding and support from U.S. EPA and twenty-seven partner organizations representing universities and nonprofits across the country, and five federal agencies. Through this partnership, ee360+ brings together more than five decades of expertise to grow, strengthen, and diversify the environmental education field. Visit https://naaee.org/programs/ee360 to learn more.