June 05 & 06
Instructor: Kathy DeVries
Kathy is a Milwaukee artist, natural science illustrator and educator who combines her love of nature journaling and fiber arts. She is a Wisconsin Master Naturalist with a science communication background who celebrates and educates the public about the creatures, botanicals, and landscapes of the Great Lakes region. Kathy is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design Natural Science Illustration Program and working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a Rare Plant Monitor and the Milwaukee Public Museum on the zoology collection. Kathy had a successful thirty-plus year career as a healthcare medical science marketing and communications executive. She is a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, and Wisconsin Visual Artists.
The Course:
Take a break, slow down, and get curious about the everyday wonder and beauty around you. Explore the practice of Nature Journaling with Kathy DeVries, Wisconsin Master Naturalist, by collecting and recording your observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. This two-day workshop is taught through interactive exercises both in and outdoors covering fundamentals of observation with word, numbers, and pictures. Our journaling discoveries will include plant, animal, and insect specimens in our Wisconsin ecosystem. We’ll explore new methods of asking questions, note taking, and notebook page layouts. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin nature journaling. The workshop includes a complimentary nature journal kit to get started. Just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!
Lodging Accommodations & Food:
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. The Station can also provide you with a list of nearby establishments to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information.
Workshop fee: $80. Available for 1.4 CEU. Not offered for college credit.
Useful materials to bring to the field session: Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and head net, footwear suitable for wetlands and hiking. Please be prepared to take notes in the field, even if it is raining.
Registration: Registration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.