"Moments in Nature: A Personal Journaling Paint-Out" with Jody Walker
Saturday, June 6, 2026 -- 9am - Noon (and optionally, beyond)
Location: Carson Nature Center - https://www.ssprd.org/nature
Saturday, June 6, 2026 -- 9am - Noon (and optionally, beyond)
Location: Carson Nature Center - https://www.ssprd.org/nature
Nature journaling can be used to help remember a special place or time in nature. But it also can be used to explore your sense of wonder, for marveling at the details, for recording your thoughts, or for capturing the beauty of a special area. Best of all, a nature journal is entirely yours. You only have to please yourself. You can experiment with different subjects, unique perspectives, or try new techniques, and perhaps discover a deeper connection to nature through your art.
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Materials: We will be using watercolor and ink as a medium. Please bring the supplies and any equipment you like to use for travel or plein-air painting:
Suggested Supply list*:
Suggested Supply list*:
- Limited/easily portable supply of watercolor paints (e.g. a travel kit) containing small tubes or pan colors
- A small palette (for color mixing)
- A small set of brushes (suitable for watercolor)
- Watercolor Sketchbook or watercolor paper (140lb min.) taped to a board (e.g. clipboard)
- Pencil and pens for sketching/outlining, preferably fine-tip: .01-.03; waterproof – also great to have: white ink and gum eraser
- Water bottle (for painting and staying hydrated!)
- Paper towels or rag
- Sunscreen and adequate clothing for sun protection (note: we will be painting mostly in the shade, under large Cottonwood trees just to the North of the Nature Center).
- Snacks/sack lunch (optional) for sharing/eating with the group
About Jody Walker:
Jody retired from her Parks and Recreation career in 2010. For the past 15+ years since then, she has worked in the Environmental Education field, leading hikes and programs focusing on our natural environment, and teaching nature journaling. She has taken classes and received state and national certifications as an environmental educator and has worked for National Parks, Conservation Areas, Nature Preserves, Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, the Botanic Garden at the Plains Conservation Center, and Douglas Land Conservancy. Throughout, nature and art have been a consistent and wonderful experience for anyone with a passion for either—or both.
Jody retired from her Parks and Recreation career in 2010. For the past 15+ years since then, she has worked in the Environmental Education field, leading hikes and programs focusing on our natural environment, and teaching nature journaling. She has taken classes and received state and national certifications as an environmental educator and has worked for National Parks, Conservation Areas, Nature Preserves, Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, the Botanic Garden at the Plains Conservation Center, and Douglas Land Conservancy. Throughout, nature and art have been a consistent and wonderful experience for anyone with a passion for either—or both.
