Nature Journaling - Let's Look at Grasses
Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being, an antidote to our busy, tech driven lives. No artistic ability is required, just a desire to connect more with nature. This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the natural world around them.
We will discuss what Nature Journaling is and through using a series of prompts you will soon be in a relaxed frame of mind documenting your natural finds in words and sketches. We will initially be looking at different grass species in the gardens - you will be surprised at the variety found, but of course, if anything else catches your eye, go for it!
With just the basics of paper and pencil, you will learn how to look and recognise the things in nature that you appreciate and that bring you pleasure. You will leave with notes and ideas, allowing you to carry on at home, on holiday, or whenever you get the chance! 
What better way to build a lasting creative connection with the environment!
Essential materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own art materials and sketchbook.
Oh, and bring a rug or chair to sit on! We will meet in the Unitec classroom but ideally, we will draw outside, unless the weather prevents that.
These workshops will be held in the Unitec building in the Children’s Garden.
The workshop is $35 and registrations are required here. Spaces are limited so make sure book in early. Book here:
Two sessions (please book one only)
Session 1 -  9.30am to 12.30 pm https://events.humanitix.com/nature-journaling-let-s-look-at-grasses
Session 2 - 1pm to 3.30pm https://events.humanitix.com/nature-journaling-let-s-look-at-grasses-ggqjpk83
 
                 
                
                    
Saturday
13 December 2025
                        10am – 12.30pm OR 1pm -3.30pm
                        $35
                    
                        
                            
                                        2025-12-13
                                        2025-12-13
                                Pacific/Auckland
                                10am – 12.30pm OR 1pm -3.30pm
                                
                                    Nature Journaling - Let's Look at Grasses: 10am – 12.30pm OR 1pm -3.30pm $35
Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being, an antidote to our busy, tech driven lives. No artistic ability is required, just a desire to connect more with nature. This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the natural world around them.We will discuss what Nature Journaling is and through using a series of prompts you will soon be in a relaxed frame of mind documenting your natural finds in words and sketches. We will initially be looking at different grass species in the gardens - you will be surprised at the variety found, but of course, if anything else catches your eye, go for it!With just the basics of paper and pencil, you will learn how to look and recognise the things in nature that you appreciate and that bring you pleasure. You will leave with notes and ideas, allowing you to carry on at home, on holiday, or whenever you get the chance! What better way to build a lasting creative connection with the environment!Essential materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own art materials and sketchbook.Oh, and bring a rug or chair to sit on! We will meet in the Unitec classroom but ideally, we will draw outside, unless the weather prevents that.
These workshops will be held in the Unitec building in the Children’s Garden.
The workshop is $35 and registrations are required here. Spaces are limited so make sure book in early. Book here:
Two sessions (please book one only)
Session 1 -  9.30am to 12.30 pm https://events.humanitix.com/nature-journaling-let-s-look-at-grasses
Session 2 - 1pm to 3.30pm https://events.humanitix.com/nature-journaling-let-s-look-at-grasses-ggqjpk83
                                 
                                Auckland Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Road, Auckland 2105, New Zealand
                                Auckland Botanic Gardens
                                    botanic.gardens@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
                            
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