Journaling With Nature Episode 149: Leandra Taylor – Finding your personal summit
Mar 31, 2024
Leandra Taylor, an artist, environmental scientist, and educator, inspires others to embrace nature's joys through art and storytelling. She shares her passion for birdwatching, igniting love for the outdoors. Hear about her transformative trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, where community support became pivotal. Leandra reflects on the power of storytelling in connecting with nature and discusses her creative expression through various art forms, emphasizing how those experiences foster emotional growth and self-compassion.
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Birdwatching Sparked by Whooping Cranes
- Leandra discovered birdwatching through analyzing whooping crane data during her internship.
- This experience deepened her appreciation for conservation and sparked a lasting passion for birds.
Lessons from Nature's Growth
- Nature teaches us about the beauty of change and the vastness of the world.
- It also reveals how many perceived limits we impose on ourselves.
Art Meets Nature and Identity
- Leandra merged her passions for art and environmental science through nature journaling.
- This blend helped her explore identity and express stories about blackness in nature.
