Miriam

I love the outdoors and am fortunate to live near the Wissahickon creek and gorge.  I am a regular hiker through the park and am becoming more involved in conservation of the watershed.  I realized that I am not as familiar with the native plants, trees, birds, geology and mosses  as I would like to be.  Taking pictures or trying to memorize a name is just not doing it for me.  When I heard Liz speak about the process of observing, drawing and asking oneself questions, I thought it was a brilliant, rich way to learn and to record a moment in time.  In addition,  recording my experiences and trips appeals to me as I often feel most open and connected while hiking or traveling.    I am also hoping to reconnect with my love of drawing and creativity that was left behind in my younger days.