Journaling With Nature

This very special episode is a celebration of the life of Kate Skinner. Kate was passionate about human rights and social justice. She had a deep love of literature and the transformative power of human stories. Her warmth and love was felt by everyone in her life.Listen to hear more about:The freedom of unstructured outdoor play in childhood.The values of social justice woven into Kate’s family life.Literature in the classroom and the ways Kate engaged her students in learning.The importance of landscape in literature and how it shapes characters and readers.How good writing can stretch past the limitations of our language.Finding lessons and meaning in literature.How reading develops empathy.Processing deep emotions through communication.Kate’s love of teaching.How curiosity helps us connect with life and with each other.Here is a list of the books Kate refers to during the interview: Alexis Wright – CarpentariaEmily Brontë - Wuthering HeightsJohn Steinbeck - The Grapes of WrathSamantha Harvey - Orbital Charlotte Wood - Stone Yard DevotionalRebecca Solnit - Orwell’s RosesGeorge Eliot - Silas MarnerElizabeth Strout – Olive KitteridgeAzar Nafisi - Reading Lolita in TehranCharles Dickens – David CopperfieldBarbara Kingsolver - Demon CopperheadFrances Hodgson Burnett - The Secret GardenThe celebration of Kate’s life that we talked about during our conversation was recorded. You can watch it here: Celebrate Kate. -----------------Thank you for listening!

Symbiosis is a close biological relationship between two different organisms, where at least one benefits from their interaction. Symbiosis highlights the interconnectedness and interdependence of living organisms and we will explore the different types of symbiosis in today’s prompt episode. I would love to hear all about your plans for your nature journal this year and any examples of symbiosis you have noticed in your nearby nature. You can leave a comment below this post on the Journaling With Nature website.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates.You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening! 

Juliene is an artist and watercolour educator. Through her engaging classes and vibrant online community, Juliene inspires artists to build creative confidence and embrace the joy of painting. Listen to hear more about:The winding career path that led Juliene to becoming a watercolour educator.The natural landscape in Montana.Learning to love watercolour as a medium. Pivoting from a product to a process orientation.Painting murals.The #ipaintedthat challenge. Co-creating with watercolour. Juliene's signature course The Colour Mixing Lab. You can learn more about Juliene and her art at www.julienesinclair.com. Juliene is also on Instagram @juliene.sinclair and on YouTube @julienesinclair.To sign up to Juliene’s signature course and get a 5% discount off the usual price, use this link: The Colour Mixing Lab.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

When the world feels like it is in a dark place and things appear out of control, focusing on what brings hope can sustain us. Hope not only offers solace but also motivation to make positive change. Our nature journals can become a place to cultivate hope. Let’s share hopeful ideas and resources this week.Some hopeful resources that I love:Jane Goodall InstituteJane Goodall HopecastDoug TallamyRoss GayI would love you to share your experiences and ideas about nature journaling hope by leaving a comment on the Journaling With Nature website below this episode.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates.You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

Artist and bird enthusiast Ria Kotze explores her curiosity and passion for nature through creativity. Her story has taken her on adventures to many parts of the world, and now her biggest adventure of all is following her paintbrush wherever it leads.Listen to hear more about:The species that sparked Ria’s birding passion.Finding her creative style and following the paintbrush.Keeping a perpetual journal and contributing to citizen science.Being a lifelong learner.The artists and educators who inspire Ria. Sharing nature journaling with young people.Ecologically responsible art materials.The ways that Ria’s art practice has changed and developed over time.Learn more about Ria at www.bluefeatherart.com and connect on Instagram @followyouryarn.Here is a list of inspiring creatives that Ria mentioned during our conversation: Lara Call GastingerJohn Muir LawsRoseann HansonGeninne ZlatkisSharon FieldMax RomyNatalie Eslick-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

Being in nature offers endless opportunities to be surprised and delighted by all the wonders that we find there. When you are outside, tune your awareness to those things that are new and different, to those surprising moments that make you gasp from joy and wonder.I would love to hear about the moments that make you gasp with delight. Share your stories by leaving a comment under this episode on the Journaling With Nature website. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening! 

Nics Johnson, a business and personal coach from Edinburgh who's training to be a forest bathing guide, shares her insights on connecting with nature. She discusses how Edinburgh's rich history intertwines with nature and the life lessons gleaned from observing the environment. Nics emphasizes the power of community and authenticity in connection, alongside the therapeutic benefits of nature journaling. The conversation also highlights the importance of play and creativity, as well as the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.

Dive into the world of garden journaling with a unique twist on Inktober! Explore 31 inspiring prompts that celebrate the beauty of nature, from 'Pollinator' to 'Harvest.' Each prompt encourages creativity and reflection in your garden. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just enjoy green spaces, there's something for everyone. Plus, check out the new online store featuring nature-themed art and greeting cards!

Ane is a multilingual translator living in Basque Country. Ane’s work explores the ways that nature and creativity can foster wellbeing.Listen to hear more about:The similarities between language translation and painting.The reasons why Ane chooses to prioritise using the Basque language in her work and nature journal.The significance of colour for wellbeing. Ane’s ‘Paint Your Wellness’ sessions.How the combination of nature and creativity can help with anxiety. The benefits of quick sketching in nature.Painting as meditation.Finding wonder in nature.Keeping a travel sketchbook.You can connect with Ane on Instagram @anegaral.art and on YouTube. Click here to learn more about green sketching.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

Windows are there to connect us with the wider world. Look out your window and journal about what you see. Can you see trees, or the sky? Can you see human stories unfolding? Sketch what you see and describe it with words.My favourite window-gazing journalers are Clare Walker Leslie and Brooke Morales. Brooke is teaching about painting skies at the upcoming Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference which is happening from September 18-22, 2024. Let me know what you are seeing from your own window by leaving a comment under this episode on the Journaling With Nature website. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates.You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!