Pages

▼

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Keeping a Nature Journal

Keeping a Nature Journal
Discover a Whole New Way of
Seeing the World Around You
by Clare Walker Leslie
& Charles E. Roth

I picked up this book as incentive to start
to draw in my journal(s).
My sister, The Fern Lady, was born with
the creative genes in the family.
She can draw,
she can play almost any musical instrument
                            she puts her hands on,
she can cook,
                                 and as if that isn't enough,
                                 she's smart.

Me?  I need lots of instruction!

I am delighted with my purchase.  If you would like
to encourage someone to
pay a little closer attention to nature,
this book would make a great gift!

I really wanted to do a post about this book
because I wanted to share this picture!




It's classic!


at

22 comments:

  1. SondraAugust 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I love to draw and sketch...its mainly for my own benefit...This looks like a great book to have!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Just Ramblin'August 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I understand what you are saying about your sister. My mother, grandfather, daughter have the wonderful ability to draw, cook without a recipe, play musical instruments. Somehow this all passed me by. I think it is wonderful you want to do this and found such a great book. Have fun! Nola

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lois EvensenAugust 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Ha! Love that picture!

    ReplyDelete
  4. TexWisGirlAugust 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    oh, that's hilarious!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. grammie gAugust 2, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Karen...I just loved the sketch
    A typical!! lol

    ReplyDelete
  6. john bordAugust 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I use my camera, yet I should log and order things a little better. A haphazard collection it is.
    Great idea.

    ReplyDelete
  7. JohnAugust 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Karen,

    Brilliant...I am sure that is me !! I have been keeping a journal since I first started taking an interest in Nature..I wonder if the book is available in the UK..

    Thank you for sharing this..a must for all Nature lovers.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Stewart MAugust 2, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Hi there - I think the pose with the book between the legs is a classic of "zij" - where you can ID something just by the way it stands etc! I also wonder how many birders have a shiny strip on their favourite birding coat where the ends of their binoculars rest! I classic give away!

    Cheers Stewart M - Australia

    ReplyDelete
  9. Carrie P.August 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I have a nature journal that I started when I homeschooled the kids. Haven't done much in lately. I took it on my trip to CA but never pulled it out. So busy taking photos.

    ReplyDelete
  10. EG CameraGirlAugust 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I'll have to look for this book! It sounds interesting to me.

    ReplyDelete
  11. holdingmomentsAugust 5, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Love the birders stance lol

    ReplyDelete
  12. Simone de KlerkAugust 6, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    What a great book this must be!
    And I love the picture you share with us. Guess it says it all ...

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Hello Karen, I enjoyed your post and loved the picture...Warm Regards, Lyn

    ReplyDelete
  14. DeniseinVAAugust 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    What a great share Karen. The book sounds like a wonderful find. Thank you :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. JohnAugust 7, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    The book sounds great and the picture IS a classic!

    ReplyDelete
  16. dianasfaria.comAugust 10, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    that's a great drawing! nice recommendation too.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Kathie BrownAugust 10, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Did you draw it? I use to stand like that but now I leave my bird guide in the cars and just looks, observe, takes notes and photos, then look the birds up later! I hope you are well. I have not forgotten about you, just been very busy this summer!

    ReplyDelete
  18. KaHollyAugust 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    No, Kathie! I only wish I could draw this well!! The picture is from the book. I'm glad you are having a busy summer. By your posts, I see you've gotten some traveling/visiting in!! Good for you! ~karen

    ReplyDelete
  19. Mom of 12August 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks for stopping by the Dog Walker's blog and leaving him some comments! He just loves it when people talk to him. Come back anytime.
    Sandy

    ReplyDelete
  20. Bob BushellAugust 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Oh well,I can't do it either, but, you CAN do it, good luck Karen.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Dawn FineSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Howdee..would love to see your nature drawings! Good luck with your new project!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Dog-WalkerSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I sometimes like to be in the nature, but only when I'm coming to a campsite where I could just park my car on a campsite instead of just backpacking to the campsite away from the parking lots.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting my blog today and leaving a comment. It means so much to me to know you were here! Have a great day! ~karen