Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Join local artist Kim McNett for multi-day immersive workshops and nature exploration at the Peterson Bay Field Station. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation skills. The PBFS is a remote education facility with dock access surrounded by tidepools, beaches and forest trails. Water taxi, meals, comfortable workspaces, basic supplies and yurt stay all included. Nature journaling is a process-based activity - artistic talent is not required.
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This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for adult participants. Teens are welcome too!
Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.
Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.
This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for kids ages 7-12.
Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.
Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.
This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for adult participants. Teens are welcome too!
Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.
Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.
This workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. This workshop is outdoors and designed for kids ages 7-12.
Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot and dressed to explore.
Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost. For additional supplies and activity prompts, Kim’s handmade Nature Journal Kits will be available for purchase at the workshop for $40.
This family friendly workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. Basic supplies provided or bring your own favorite art supplies. We will examine a variety of locally found fungi and how to begin to identify them. Feel free to bring your own finds of mushroom/fungi specimens to examine. Please note that while edibility of some species may be discussed, the focus of this workshop is for the scientific interest of all types of mushrooms and fungi. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Register here with Seldovia Village TribeDelve into the fascinating realm of fungi through this beginner-friendly art and identification workshop retreat with award winning artist Kim McNett. We will integrate the science of mushroom identification with journaling and sketching as a process for learning and discovery. Basic supplies will be provided or bring your own favorite art supplies to use. No science background or artistic talent required! Rustic off-grid lodging at the Sea Otter Cabins at the head of Seldovia Bay. Retreat schedule aligns with Seldovia Ferry arrivals and departures from Homer. Please contact me if you have any questions or personal needs. Ages: Adult level class 18+ (with 13+ welcome if accompanied by a guardian)
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