Susan

I remember nature journaling from my college days ( long time ago)- I still have my journal from a Biology Spring break class to the Galapagos - and recognized some of the sites and plants before the naturalist identified the locale. Fun.  When I retired, I began to do some informal sketches and notes of creatures and plants. I also applied for a program to become a Master Naturalist- that led to more classes, more outings, volunteer opportunities and the desire to keep a formal journal. I like the idea of each page having a date, time, location and weather- and using a sketch book- I've never done that- my journals were mostly writing with small sketches in the margins-  I like the idea of reversing that.  I preferred the painted entries over the sketches but the sketches were very helpful to show the process. my drawing and painting skills could certainly use some work. I think I will add the surrounding habitat-either by sketch or description and incorporate several of the ideas in the journals shown.