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 Observing a Day
Spend an entire day observing your surroundings. Write about
how the natural environment changes throughout the day -
the morning dew, the mid-day sun, and the evening sunset.

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My favorite things in nature ...

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 Sketch a fallen leaf
If you are new to sketching and don’t know how to start, here are a few
suggestions to help you get started.
Look at the overall shape of the leaf. What simple geometric shape would this
leaf fit into? Find the main stem. Note where it crosses the middle line.
Compare the right and left sides of the leaf. Observe the main veins of the leaf
and study how they spread from each other. Take a closer look at each section
of the leaf to see how the surface bends to create lighter and darker areas.

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If trees could talk and tell us all they know ...

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 Sound of Nature
Sit quietly in a natural setting and just listen for a while.
Describe the sounds you hear.
 -- JOHN MUIR
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 Notice something new...
What new colors can you find in nature today,
which you never noticed before?

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 Magic of insects

Spend some time watching insects. Write about their colors,

patterns, behavior, and what you think their world might be like.

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 How to Sketch a Bug
No need to stress if you're struggling to begin. Focus on the little
details, like the lines, curves, and shapes that construct the bug.

The exciting part is replicating these features on paper. Start with

loose lines and basic shapes. Next, refine your work, check angles
and edges, and add solid lines and volume to your sketch. Finally,
add fine details.

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 Seasonal Changes
Describe how the current season is visible in your
city/town/neighborhood. How has the weather changed?
What’s happening to the plants and trees?

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every raindrop
that falls is

nature’s way of
laughing.

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Describe the sound of raindrops falling...

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 Bird Watching
Spend some time observing birds. Identify different species,
write about their behavior, colors, and songs.

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 Scaredy Squirrel
Pretend you’re a squirrel living in a tree. Describe your life, from
finding food to building a nest.

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 inside
every tiny
seed.

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 Plant Life
Grow a plant from a seed.
Write about any changes
you notice each day.

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 A Life of a Seed
Write a diary entry as a plant and describe your journey
from a tiny seed to a fully grown plant.

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 Outdoor adventure
Take a walk or hike in a nearby park or forest.
Describe the sights, sounds, and smells you experience.

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 Just like a tree,
we grow stronger
over time
REACHING FOR THE SUN.

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 A Day in the Life of a Tree
If you were a tree, what would a day in your life look like?
Write an entry imagining the various things a tree may “see” or
“experience” in a day.

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 “Nature
is painting for us,
day after day,
pictures of
infinite beauty.”
- John Ruskin

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Describe the weather today...

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Copy your favorite nature poem here.

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 Animal Tracks
Look around for animal tracks in the yard or neighborhood.
Sketch the tracks and guess what animal might have made
them.

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What new sounds did you hear in nature today?

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Fill the page with things that make you happy!

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Sketch a flower.

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of d o tti n g t h e s k y w it h
dreams.
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 Night Sky
Spend some time looking at the night sky. Describe the moon,
stars, and any other objects or patterns you see.

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“Look deep into nature,
and you’ll
understand
EVERYTHING BETTER.”
-- Albert Einstein

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 Weather Watch
Keep a record of the weather for a week. Write about how it changes
each day and how it affects the environment around you.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

NOTES SUNDAY NOTES

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Write about an unexpected event you witnessed in
nature today.

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 Nature Doodles
Allow your thoughts to flow freely, guiding your hand as it sketches
simple nature illustrations. These doodles can embody tangible
interpretations or bloom from a collection of abstract lines and shapes,
unfolding the beauty of your imagination.

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 Take a moment to breath...
Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose.
Imagine you are smelling a flower with the most delicious smell.
Breath out.
Inhale
Exhale
Exhale
Inhale
Inhale

Exhale Exhale

Inhale Exhale Inhale

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