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Art, in the form of nature journaling, is one crucial way of documenting our surroundings in the face of climate change or changes proposed or implemented by the current administration. Journal documentation takes on a new level of importance and urgency and serves as proof in ways that written papers or sound bites can’t. This trip will take place in several locations such as lakeside habitats, meadow habitat, canyons, ruderal zones, and others. Your observational skills will be honed and your connection to nature deepened as we view and discuss what we see. Field journaling and art techniques include using watercolors, pencil or pen and journal, digital or phone cameras, even written or recorded words. Be sure to bring your preferred portable journaling supplies, a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water—and a sense of wonder. Field journaling and art techniques include using watercolors, pencil or pen and journal, digital or phone cameras, even written or recorded words – the keyword is portability. Handouts will also be provided. Be sure to bring your preferred journaling supplies, a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water – and a sense of wonder!