Nature Journal

Nature Journal is an innovative presentation of the best columns and photographs from L. J. Davenport’s popular column in Alabama Heritage magazine. Readers of the magazine have come to relish his artful and often witty descriptions of common species encountered in the Alabama outdoors. But Nature Journal is designed to be much more than a mere collection of entertaining essays; it is also an educational tool—a means of instructing and encouraging readers in the art of keeping a nature journal for themselves. Each of the 25 chapters is a self-contained lesson in close observation of species morphology, behavior, and habitat; research in the literature; nondestructive capture of the subject by photography or drawing; and written description of the total observed natural phenomenon. At the end of each account, stimulating questions and gentle directives guide the reader into making his or her own observations and recordings. This book is intended for broad nature-study use in Alabama and throughout the southeast by the general reader and nature enthusiast alike, as well as visitors to museums and outdoor centers, and students of nature and nature writing at the high school and college levels. Beautifully designed to look like a personal journal, it is a perfect gift and treasured keepsake for all lovers of the natural world. Publication supported in part by Samford University

Originally published in 2000 with endorsements from E.O. Wilson and Jane Goodall, Clare Walker Leslie’s Keeping a Nature Journal was at the forefront of the nature observation and journaling movement. Leslie’s approach has long been acclaimed for its accessible style of teaching people to see, witness, and appreciate the wonders of nature, and her classic guide is still used by individuals, groups, and educators ranging from elementary school teachers to college-level instructors. The third edition features more of Leslie’s step-by-step drawing techniques, a new selection of pages from her own journals (which she’s kept for 40 years), and an expanded range of prompts for observing particular aspects of the natural world in any location. With an emphasis on learning to see and observe, Leslie shows how drawing nature doesn’t require special skills, artistic ability, or even nature knowledge, and it is a tool everyone can use to record observations and experience the benefits of a stronger connection to the natural world.

Selections from the 200 articles written and published by John Muir are offered here to provide stepping-stones for inspiration and thoughtfulness. Considered to be one of the great mountaineers and one of the earliest plant ecologists, Muir was one of nature's visionaries.

Do nature trips energize you? Take it to the next level by starting a nature journal. Nature journaling helps us pay attention to our surroundings. It also forces us to slow down, something most of us need to do more often. Be a better observer and have more appreciation of the outdoor surroundings by using this Nature Journal. We have designed it to be: PERSONAL: This journal will be a place to grow your feelings, ideas, thoughts, and relationship with the natural world. Keeping one provides a rich opportunity to study the natural world and develop a deeper relationship with the earth. It can also be used to record outdoor learning activities that you complete each week. ACCESSIBLE: This Nature Journaling Notebook is handy to bring because of its 6x9 inches size. The perfect company in your nature trips. LEAVES AN EVERLASTING MARK: Rediscover and relive previous experiences with this sturdy and made to last journal. A great keepsake you can always look back into. LOVELY COVER: Be inspired by its cover that shows off the nature lover in you. We stand for quality and desire to provide the best writing experience with our notebooks. Take up nature journaling and you can end up learning more about nature and about yourself. Write down special memories. Grab one now!

Do nature trips energize you? Take it to the next level by starting a nature journal. Nature journaling helps us pay attention to our surroundings. It also forces us to slow down, something most of us need to do more often. Be a better observer and have more appreciation of the outdoor surroundings by using this Nature Journal. We have designed it to be: PERSONAL: This journal will be a place to grow your feelings, ideas, thoughts, and relationship with the natural world. Keeping one provides a rich opportunity to study the natural world and develop a deeper relationship with the earth. It can also be used to record outdoor learning activities that you complete each week. ACCESSIBLE: This Nature Journaling Notebook is handy to bring because of its 6x9 inches size. The perfect company in your nature trips. LEAVES AN EVERLASTING MARK: Rediscover and relive previous experiences with this sturdy and made to last journal. A great keepsake you can always look back into. LOVELY COVER: Be inspired by its cover that shows off the nature lover in you. We stand for quality and desire to provide the best writing experience with our notebooks. Take up nature journaling and you can end up learning more about nature and about yourself. Write down special memories. Grab one now!