This week I have been outside enjoying the weather and observing the nature around me. One option to document your observations like a scientist and artist is to keep a nature journal. All you need is a notebook, writing utensils and nature to observe. There are so many ways to fill your journal. Children of all ages (including adults!) can do it #AtHomeWithForestPark or in the Park. Let’s look at some ways to journal: 

• Make leaf or tree rubbings 

• Pen a poem or another piece of writing  

• Track the weather with charts 

• Tape natural materials and caption 

• Draw found animal tracks (what do they belong to?) 

• Make nature stamps (collect objects and paint them and press into your journal) 

• Smear some juice from a berry or fruit  

Some more nature journaling tips: For added fun, use a variety of materials (watercolor, pen, colored pencil) to capture your observations. Select a spot to observe in all four seasons and notice how it changes. Field guides and nature books are helpful tools to use while drawing. Enjoy!