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Ecology.Art.education

Adult Classes
Spring 2026

Nature Journaling Outdoors at Olbrich (6 weeks)
Thursdays, April 30- June 4, 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Rain date June 9)
Registration Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
$123/$107 member
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Madison, WI
Learn to use a nature journal to connect with plants, animals, landscape, and yourself. Whether you already have a journaling practice or are starting fresh, giving yourself a regular time to meet up with a group will support this habit. We will practice letting go of details and focus on capturing forms and flow with quick sketching, adding basic color, and taking notes that put our experience of the moment on the page. While we will answer some botanical and ecological questions, the main focus will be to center and commemorate the experience in your journal. This class will take place outdoors; dress for the weather.
Suggested supplies:
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Sketching journal - at least 5.5"x8.5"60 lb paper (heavier if using watercolor)
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Drawing tools - permanent felt tip pen/s (example: Pigma Micron 01-03 archival ink) pencil, sharpener, eraser
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Colored pencils (I will also have many colors to share!) OR
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Portable watercolor set
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Water brush (small size) or portable brush that can fold with a water container
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Optional! lap desk, stadium chair, plastic bag to sit on in damp Conservatory.
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Contact Emily Dufford with questions: EDufford@cityofmadison.com
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