Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You [B0961]

2003 PB second edition in excellent condition, 10x9-inches, 213-pages. From the day the first edition was released in 2000, Keeping a Nature Journal has struck a profound chord among professional, casual, and occasional naturalists of all ages. In response to this groundswell of enthusiasm, we revised this edition with an updated interior design and a new cover. Undoubtedly the most exciting new element in this second edition is a portfolio of 32 illustrated pages from Clare Walker Leslie's most recent journals, reproduced in full color. What makes KEEPING A NATURE JOURNAL so popular? It is inspiring and easy to use. Clare and co-author Charles Chuck E. Roth offer simple techniques to give first-time journal-keepers the confidence to go outside, observe the natural world, and sketch and write about what they see. At the same time, they motivate long-time journal-keepers to hone their powers of observation as they immerse themselves in the mysteries of the natural world. Clare and Chuck stress that the journal is a personal record of daily experience and the world around us. Nature's beauty can be observed everywhere, whether in the city, suburbs, or country. Note: this book provides tips and examples for how to journal; it does not include blank pages to use as a journal.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "A nice, broad introduction to nature journaling. The book only covers a fairly simple set of tools and focuses on ways to add notes and quick sketches to your usual routines."; "I found this very inspiring. Now that I have MS and can't hike as much as my family, I've decided to take breaks and draw/journal, then meet up with family later, or on another loop. It is a good way to pass the time and still be outside, which is what I love."; "Used this book for work inspiration, and realized nature journaling would be an excellent meditation practice for myself. Really taking notice, writing and drawing, just for me, feels more impactful and meaningful than posting on Instagram."