Texas A&M Forest Service Nature Challenge
Nature Journal Challenge
Bring a notebook and visit the preserve, then draw and write about what you notice
Details
- Visit the preserve for 30 minutes or more
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This Challenge is for:
- Children (7-12 years)
- Teens (13-17 years)
- Families
- Adults (18+ years)
- Seniors
Challenge Topics:
- Conservation/Environmental Education
- Nature and Mental Health
This Challenge is accessible for:
- People with Hearing Impairments
- People with Mobility Impairments
Things you’ll need...
Don’t forget your...
- Notebook
- Pen
- Pencils or supplies for art
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Camp stool for sitting
To complete this challenge
Step one
Download the guide
The nature journaling guide is a pdf that tells what nature journaling is and how you can do it, with a sample page that includes writing prompts.
Step two
Find a spot that appeals to you and notice things
Plan to stop for a bit, perhaps sit quietly and "unplugged" from phones or other technology. Notice what you see, hear, smell, feel, etc. and write or draw (as described in the guide).
Step three
Visit some place in nature
Come to Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve or any place in nature that you like. Plan to spend 30 minutes to an hour. Bring a notebook/journal, pen and/or pencils. Dress comfortably and bring water.
Step four
Earn your badge!
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Texas A&M Forest Service and cooperators collectively known as “Nature Challenge” have not inspected the physical locations of challenges. No warranty of safecondition, or fitness for particular use is granted by Nature Challenge. Nature Challenge has not vetted whether the challenges, as formatted by the Provider, is safe. Anyone performing this challenge will be doing so at their own risk.
