Nature Journal Page

Posted by lapazfarm on April 24th, 2006 filed in nature study, Superboy Work Samples

I have a new link on my sidebar in which I share photos of pages from my and Superboy’s nature journals. Take a peek and see what it is we do on our “sanity days” here at Lapaz Farm.
Here is a sample:
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To see more, click on the link in the sidebar labeled Pages from Our Nature Journal.
Hope you enjoy this peek into the “nature” of our homeschool.
I would LOVE to see some of your pages as well!
Ok, I had some questions about what journals we use.
I use this one:
Nature Journal: A guided Journal for illustrating and recording your observations of the Natural world. By Clare Walker Leslie
Superboy just uses a hardback, spiral bound blank book. He likes the spiral binding because it lays flat well.
For reference you can’t beat Clare Walker Leslie’s Keeping a Nature Journal
For younger kids that might need more instruction and inspiration, plus fun activities, this journal is very nice:My Nature Journal: A Personal Nature Guide for Young People by Adrienne Olmstead.
Hope that helps!

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13 Responses to “Nature Journal Page”

  1. wisteria Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 10:48 am

    Wow, You are talented! I would be embarrassed by my scratchings.

  2. Barb Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 11:14 am

    Theresa,

    BOTH journals are beautiful! I am in awe of your talent. What do you use for your journal? Of course Josh and I especially loved your bird pictures and drawing.

  3. Jenny Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 12:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing. We are newbies at the nature book, so we really needed to see this.

  4. Rebecca Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 1:29 pm

    What lovely notebooks drawings, Theresa! It looks like you use blank paged, hardback notebooks…is this correct? I really admire your artistry!

  5. Christine Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 6:49 pm

    Theresa, you and your son are quite talented. This is incredible.

  6. Theresa Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 8:33 pm

    Thanks everyone for your kind remarks. I added to the main post a link to the journal I use. Now I can’t wait to see some of your drawings!

  7. Alice Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 10:40 pm

    These journals are the most stunning things ever. They remind me of the “Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady” or something by Jim Arnosky. You are a terrific artist (not to mention observant naturalist), and your son is clearly following in your footsteps!

  8. homeschooling adventures the wright way » A Wise Young Man Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 11:51 pm

    […] This passage spoke to me because in the morning as I was trying to “plan” our studies for the day, I happened to show Joshua this amazing post of beautiful nature journal drawings on Theresa’s blog, Lapaz Farm.  […]

  9. Angel Says:
    April 26th, 2006 at 6:02 am

    Your drawings are beautiful, and so are your son’s. I have fiddled with keeping a nature journal on and off for the past few years, but never seem to be able to stick with it. For some reason, I haven’t been able to interest the kids either. But these photos are inspiring!

  10. Karen E. Says:
    April 26th, 2006 at 9:54 am

    I’m in awe — you’re truly an inspiration. These are absolutely beautiful!

  11. Karen E. Says:
    April 26th, 2006 at 9:54 am

    P.S. Love the new design here, too! It’s gorgeous.

  12. lapazfarm Says:
    April 26th, 2006 at 10:56 am

    Thank you, everyone! I am truly touched by your kind words. Superboy was also very pleased to hear of all the compliments.

  13. Kim Says:
    April 30th, 2006 at 10:19 am

    Your nature journals are breathtaking! I am off to gather my littles right now while the sun is shining! Kim

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