Nature Journaling with Kathy DeVries

Take a break, slow down, and get curious about the everyday wonder and beauty around you. Learn to develop your observational and questioning skills by exploring the practice of Nature Journaling. This short course covers Nature Journaling fundamentals and outdoor practice exercises at the beautiful UWM Waukesha Field Station. The free public event includes a complimentary nature journal kit to get started. No art or science background necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!

About the Instructor – 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 and Wild Wonder Foundation certified Nature Journaling educator 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.