Example of Garden Journaling by Mary Rosenberg
Join us for 1 or 2 mornings of art and journaling in the garden with, Artist, Facilitator and Art Educator, Mary Rosenberg
Mary has dedicated her career to art and art education. She hosts a monthly art journaling community at First Universalist Church and is thankfully willing to bring that same experience to Blue Shed this summer!!
Mary shares a passion for food justice and has offered her time and talents to SAME Café for over 10 years. She, along with her husband, Dave, are also avid gardeners and host a community plant share every year.
Here is a bit more on the value of journaling in the garden and its benefits:
Journaling in the Garden
Capturing nature’s ever-changing beauty through journaling lets you create a personal connection with the world around you while developing mindfulness and observation skills. Whether you’re watching spring flowers bloom or documenting winter’s first snowfall, nature journaling provides endless inspiration for creative expression and scientific discovery throughout the year.
You’ll find that keeping a nature journal helps sharpen your senses while creating a meaningful record of seasonal changes, wildlife encounters and natural phenomena
Benefits of Keeping a Nature Journal
· Enhances observation skills by training your eye to notice subtle details in plants wildlife and weather patterns
· Improves scientific thinking through regular documentation of natural phenomena and seasonal changes
· Reduces stress by encouraging mindful moments in nature away from digital distractions
· Develops artistic abilities as you practice sketching drawing and watercolor techniques
· Creates lasting memories of your outdoor adventures and nature discoveries
· Helps you respond to your garden’s needs by noticing what is happening with your plants.
Two dates, sign up for one or both!
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 (9:00-11:00 a.m)
Where: 1064 S High St
Theme: “As we observe a variety of plants, we will explore the simplicity and complexity of leaves through experimentation with fun art media.”
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 (9:00-11:00 a.m)
Where: 1064 S High St
Theme: “As we appreciate the beauty and abundance of flowers, we will investigate their structures and respond in our journals.
*Please bring colored pens or pencils and a blank journaling notebook to both classes.
Suggested donation: $15-25 per class