WheatonArts and CU Maurice River present a four-week nature journaling course!
Get kids outdoors this summer while growing their science knowledge, appreciation for nature, and artistic ability. Programming takes place two (2) days per week, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from August 3 to August 25. Wednesday sessions occur at four local nature trails and Thursday sessions take place at WheatonArts. The program is designed for youth ages 8 to 13, and children will produce one final project to be displayed in the WheatonArts pollinator garden. Students are expected to attend all sessions; parents may join if they wish! All materials are provided by CU Maurice River and are free to participants.
Art in the Outdoors: Nature Journaling – Schedule
Wednesdays, CU Maurice River Nature Walks:
Kids get outdoors to experience local natural wonders! Exploratory, hands-on nature walks are led by CU Maurice River Outdoor Educators on four local nature trails. They will search for and sketch the signs of nature found along each trail.
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
August 3: Waltman Park: Blooms & Blades
August 10: Maurice River Bluffs: Six-legged Creatures
August 17: Parvin State Park: The Trees’ Feathered Friends
August 24: WheatonArts Nature Trail: Your Choice
Thursdays, WheatonArts Education Studio:
It’s time to get creative in the studio! Students meet with an art instructor at WheatonArts, where they will develop their field observation sketches from the day before into a nature journal entry. At the end of the program, participants will have their favorite work displayed in the WheatonArts pollinator garden.
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
August 8, 15, 22, & 29: WheatonArts Pollinator Garden
Registration for this program will open soon! Please check back later.
For questions, please email K.Spiegel@CUMauriceRiver.org or call 856.300.5331
Presented in partnership between CU Maurice River and WheatonArts.
Additional funding is provided by the National Park Service’s Wild & Scenic Rivers Program.
The flower graphic was created off a drawing by a CCTEC Science Club Member.
