10 Minute Walk & Nature Journaling

Space is limited. Please register for this event: eventbrite.com/e/10-minute-walk-nature-journaling-tickets-1991014083721?aff=oddtdtcreator

Whether you are looking to slow down or deepen your connection to the local environment, this workshop offers a practical, accessible approach to observing the world around you.

We will meet at the Central Park Library's park side entrance (near the cafe) before the start of the event at 11 a.m.

We will focus on the "I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of" (INIWIRO) framework to help you engage with nature through brief, ten-minute walks.

What to Expect:

• Skill Building: Learn how to cultivate a consistent nature journaling practice that fits easily into your daily routine.
• Digital Tools: We will provide an introduction to iNaturalist and Merlin. You are welcome to capture your observations on paper, or learn how to use these apps to contribute your findings to community science efforts.
• The Route: This is an open-attendance event. We will meet at the library and embark on a gentle route that crosses the bridge, winds behind the Magical Bridge Playground, and loops back.

Sketching supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please bring a small chair or stool if you prefer to draw while seated, as this is not always available at the park.

Presenter bio:

Clara is a certified nature journaling educator, and she is a longtime resident of Santa Clara. As a working mom, she enjoys nature sketching on-the-go and creating drawings in an imperfect way.

Clara helps curious people to slow down and appreciate the small moments through nature-based approaches, using mediums such as sketching, journaling and storytelling. Her preferred medium is ink and watercolor. Sometimes she also dabbles in other crafts, such as crochet, mosaics, poetry-writing and stamp card-making. She also enjoys hiking and traveling with her family.

Currently, her favorite nature books is An Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake and The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works by Helen Czerski.

If you have questions about the program, please email librarians@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-2900 #3

This event is sponsored by the Santa Clara City Foundation and Friends.

Your attendance to this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph and/or your child's photograph for marketing purposes.

This program is provided for informational purposes only. The City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara City Library do not endorse, recommend, or make any representations regarding the services or organizations mentioned in this program.