by admin | Mar 2, 2011 | Forget-Me-Not Faith, Nature Journaling, The Remembrance Press Blog
Beneath the snow, my garden lies waiting for the rebirth of spring. For months, there have been no visible signs of growth – no change, no movement, no life. Frigid and cold, the world outside my window appears locked in a state of suspended animation. The sunflowers...
by admin | Feb 1, 2011 | Nature Journaling, The Remembrance Press Blog
For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; Job 37:6 (KJV) A lone leaf scuttles and skips across the snow. Snowflakes fall and rise, dancing and swirling to winter’s crescendo. The wind bursts forth in rhythmic explosions, picking up speed, gusting and...
by admin | Oct 28, 2010 | Nature Journaling, The Remembrance Press Blog
By Jill Novak It frosted last night. We’ve been on alert the last few days, waiting for the inevitable; still, it was a surprise when Elizabeth told me that she saw frost on the grass this morning. As if in doubt, she tiptoed outside and peeked over the edge of...
by admin | Jun 7, 2010 | Journaling, Nature Journaling
A few years ago, I was awakened by the gentle flapping of the shade on my bedroom window. After a particularly cold and rainy spring, a warm summer breeze beckoned me to go exploring–first thing, while the children were still asleep. Slinging my digital camera over...
by admin | Mar 27, 2009 | Nature Journaling
by Jill Novak Spring, summer and fall are the time of year to stock up on plant and insect specimens for your home nature library. Nothing is more useful to an artist than a reference library full of specimens. Whether you preserve your specimens from life or use...
by admin | Mar 27, 2009 | Nature Journaling, Writing
by Jill Novak I was asked what supplies we use for nature journaling (I’m glad you asked!). Below is our basic supply list. I also have a workshop entitled Becoming God’s Naturalist which explores creative and practical ways to get the most out of nature study and...
