Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. 

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. This program experience is geared for adults or youth who are genuinely interested in nature journaling. Youth ages 7 and up must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Description: Nature journaling is noticing, wondering, and documenting the natural world through sketches, poems, and notes. This class offers the opportunity to see a subject with fresh eyes, ask questions to enhance your curiosity, and create a record of your observations. Program leadership includes an experienced art instructor, supporting novice artists, and guidance for all attendees to help them confidently explore creativity. Join us in experiencing the joyful and restorative process of connecting with nature by putting pencils to paper– no journaling skills are necessary!

About the Program Guides:

Ellen Foley is passionate about nature journaling. She began her practice during her Forest Therapy Guide training in 2019. Ellen discovered that anyone can nature journal and found that the practice offers another way of experiencing nature’s wonders.    

Lisa Koepke, a fine artist and certified naturalist, combines her passion for art and nature to lead hands-on Nature Journaling experiences that inspire curiosity, mindfulness, and personal enrichment for participants of all ages and skill levels.

What to Expect: You’ll learn the basics of nature journaling in this class—note that this is not an art class, but art can, if you choose, be a component in your nature journaling process.  

• This program is entirely outdoors.
• We’ll be in one to two locations for this program relatively close to Rowe Visitor Center. 
• Total travel distance on level trails will not exceed 1 mile.
• Restrooms are available only at the start and end of the program, as we will be out on the trails during the program.  
• This program runs rain or shine; we’ll duck into a sheltered space if weather conditions are unfavorable.  

What to Wear: We’ll be outside standing or sitting. Please dress in layers to ensure proper warmth and comfort. 

What to Bring: Paper, pencils, and clipboards are provided. Please feel free to bring your own supplies if you have them. We’ll be standing and sitting. Consider bringing your own lightweight camp chair or a sit-upon (jacket, towel, etc.). 

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the kiosk outside the Rowe Visitor Center at our Rowe Woods location. (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150)

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission. 

Check your email for registration information regarding this transaction. SAVE A TREE, please retain your order number or save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program. Visitor Services associates can also verify your etickets from the order number or by name.

Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.