Photo and artwork by Sharon Williamson
Learn how to start and keep a nature journal on this outdoor workshop, with tips on drawing, writing and recording information from Sharon Williamson. A great opportunity to cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world, and broaden your observational skills at this beautiful reserve. Sessions run monthly - you can attend once or attend regularly and watch the seasons change!
The session will run outside at the beautiful Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.
This session is not suitable for children.
Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get money off your ticket by selecting a member ticket (we may ask for your membership number upon arrival for verification purposes).
Ticket options with or without an A5 sketchbook selected by Sharon.
Please ensure you read the 'what to bring' section.
We will have folding stools available to borrow. If you prefer you can bring your own folding stool or folding lightweight chair to sit on. A clipboard will be provided for each participant.
Please bring a re-useable bottle pre-filled with water, or a flask. Please be aware all litter/recycling will need to be taken home with you.
What to bring: Please wear or bring the following according to the weather. Summer: waterproof coat, long trousers and sleeves (essential), wide-brimmed sun hat, suncream and insect repellent. In the winter: warm waterproof coat, layers of warm clothing, hats, thick socks and gloves.
Please either bring a sketchbook/notebook, if you have one you’d like to use. Alternatively tickets including A5 sketchbooks are available - please select a ticket with a sketchbook, if you need one. Also bring pencil, pen, and any easily portable materials you might like to use (e.g. coloured pencils, watercolour etc., but consider how easy they are to carry around and use outside); binoculars may be useful, as may a magnifying glass/loupe; phone/camera for grabbing ref pics for later use.
Pre-booked tickets only. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell with Covid. For our event terms and conditions, including our refund policy, please visit: Events terms and conditions | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org)
