A half-day nature journaling experience at the Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Sunday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join me in Buxton, Oregon 30 minutes west of Portland to connect to nearby nature and other people who love to be outside and create in a nature journal. This year will be the third time I’ve led this half-day nature journaling experience at the Buxton Trailhead of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, and this year’s theme is Symbols and Stories. The day will begin with a 30-40 minute gentle hike that will familiarize ourselves with the space, followed by gathering at the picnic shelter for an early packed lunch, and an introduction to the watershed and wildflowers of the area picnic tables to work in our journals to capture the beauty of this space. The park features a beautiful wooden railroad trestle, wildflowers, sunny meadows, and a pond and stream that connect to the Tualatin River watershed. This year we will also have the opportunity to carve our own rubber stamps to symbolize our personal connection to specific aspects of this nature space.
Cost: $60.00
What to bring:
Your nature journal or sketchbook and your favorite journaling supplies…pens, pencils, small watercolor sets, watercolor pencils, etc. If you prefer to work in an accordian journal like the one pictured above, I will have some for purchase the day of the workshop for $10.00
A stamp carving tool and carving rubber (optional…bring them if you have them) I will have some for us to use if you don’t bring your own.
A packed lunch and bottled water for drinking
A small towel, blanket or camp chair for sitting (there are also picnic tables and benches)
A sun hat and sunscreen for sunny spots
Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes
Register by emailing Elizabeth here: e.m.higgins@icloud.com
