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Exploring the Parent-Child-Nature Relationship

Reflections, Readings and Research

Tips on Family Nature Journaling                      

6/15/2016

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At our 7th Urban Wild event we had a special guest from City Parks to come chat with us about starting a family nature journal! We then gave it a try! 

Top Tips:
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- Journal while in nature together
- Find a quiet spot together or let it emerge
- Encourage drawing; do a leaf, cone or bark rubbing; trace a shadow!
- Collect a nature object to reflect on,or simply add to journal
- Discuss/write or draw: "What I see; What I feel; What I think; What I wonder...."
-Go over journal as a family, each member can contribute!
-Nature journalling doesn't have to take place in a journal! Create/build something in nature - nature art, family portrait, fairy home!
- The more you practise the more comfortable it becomes...and fun!! 
- You can make a "sit matt" so family members can sit on the ground comfortably. To create a simple "sit- matt"  take a section of a newspaper and place in a large zip lock bag. A sit-matt can also become a signal for the activity to come - nature journalling or just quiet observation. Some children may even take pride in taking their "sit- matt" to a special spot - a "sit spot". 
Create/build your own journal! String different pieces or paper together and attach with yarn.  
** Cardboard is essential so there is something firm to write and draw on.**
- Have fun, play and experiment! When it's over it's over! 








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