Online Wildlife and Nature Sketch Journaling Course for Wildlife Volunteers
FREE for Wildlife Volunteers
Course 1 is now full 💚
Course 2 is nearly full, 2 spots remaining – see dates here
We are also looking to run additional course dates
Research tells us that creative expression has a part in healing and wellbeing. Join us for a 3-part online course where we explore our relationship with wildlife and nature through mindful sketch journaling and its connection to our emotions and mind.
No artistic experience is necessary! We will grow our skills together.
Each course will be a maximum of 20 wildlife volunteers so we can allow for a more individual experience.
About the Course
As wildlife volunteers we are often having interactions with wildlife which may, over time, mean we need to re-connect with the joy of noticing their uniqueness, and the inspiring beauty and wonderment of their natural environment.
The last 18 months have been particularly challenging, and this course is an invitation for us to take a moment to breathe.
Understand the role of creative expression in the way emotions and the mind works. Find out why mindfulness – purposely bringing your attention to the present moment – plus immersion in nature plus creative expression are important for your wellbeing and recovery (read more about this here).
Two Green Threads has partnered with NatureArt Lab for a special wildlife and nature journaling course – free for wildlife volunteers.
You don’t have to be able to draw! Your skills of observation and appreciation for our natural environment will be nurtured – a reminder of the bigger picture in a smaller frame that you experience as a wildlife volunteer.
A wildlife and nature journaling kit with essential supplies to get you started will be provided to registered participants prior to the course.
Course Dates and Times
The course is online so you can participate from anywhere.
Each course consists of an introductory session (1 hour) and then two ‘hands on’ sessions (2 hours each). The sessions are held over three separate days – see dates below.
Course 1 Dates - Fully Booked
This course is fully booked. Course 2 Dates still available.
Session 1:
Friday 29 Jan 2021, 7pm – 8pm AEDT
Introduction, creative expression relevance to wildlife volunteers wellbeing + kit check (kits to be supplied)
Session 2:
Sunday 31 Jan 2021, 10am – midday AEDT
Journaling Tutorial 1
Session 3:
Sunday 14 Feb 2021, 10am – midday AEDT
Journaling Tutorial 2
Course 2 Dates - 2 spots remaining
Registrations will close for Course 2 at midnight Sunday 21 Feb 2021 to enable time for your kit to be mailed out.
Session 1:
Friday 26 Feb 2021, 7pm – 8pm AEDT
Introduction, creative expression relevance to wildlife volunteers wellbeing + kit check (kits to be supplied)
Session 2:
Sunday 28 Feb 2021, 10am – midday AEDT
Journaling Tutorial 1
Session 3:
Sunday 14 Mar 2021, 10am – midday AEDT
Journaling Tutorial 2
If you are unable to attend the course dates above, please complete an Expression of Interest here – additional courses will be run if there are the numbers to support.
How do I get started?
- Register here for the available course.
- You will receive your Wildlife and Nature Journaling Starter Kit 5 -10 days prior to the start of the course.
- You will receive calendar invites to join for the three on-line sessions per course. The invites will have links to log in to the sessions.
- Simply enjoy and recharge.
Note: If the course dates don’t suit you, please send us an Expression of Interest here. Additional courses will be run if there are the numbers to support.
Supported By:
The Foundation of National Parks & Wildlife is gratefully acknowledged. These courses are part of the Wildlife Heroes Caring for Carers Campaign supported and made possible by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and the Australian Government.
NatureArt Lab is a social enterprise who’s goal is to promote engagement with nature enabling a better understanding of our precious environment and the value of biodiversity. NatureArt Lab is providing in kind support to help with the costs of running this course.
Two Green Threads is a national not for profit which empowers and energises wildlife volunteers. We offer a space to honour the fact that being a wildlife volunteer can be full of moments that give, and moments that take. We recognise that we need to recharge, have access to resources and opportunities, normalise the people side of wildlife volunteering through shared language to build a sustainable self, a stronger community and expand knowledge.
