August 29th-Calgary Nature Journal Club Meet
About this Event
August Nature Journal Club: Tuscany 12 Mile Coulee 🌿
Join us for a summer nature journaling adventure at Tuscany 12 Mile Coulee!
We’ll meet at the 12 Mile Coulee Off-Leash Parking Lot (GPS Coordinates 51.122395, -114.233733) where there is a parking lot as well as a nearby LRT and bus station. From there, we’ll take a short walk into the coulee and find a spot to settle in and journal. (Photos of the meeting point and parking/transit options are included in the description. PLEASE view these as there are two off-leash parking lots)
Tuscany 12 Mile Coulee is a wonderful place to slow down and take a closer look at the natural world. The area offers opportunities for bird watching, plant identification, wildlife observation, and exploring the small creek that runs through the coulee.
During this meet-up, we’ll also take some time to explore the often-overlooked importance of deadwood. Fallen branches, logs, and standing dead trees are far from lifeless — they provide food, shelter, nesting sites, nutrients, and habitat for a huge variety of organisms. Tuscany Coulee offers some great examples of how deadwood becomes an important part of a healthy ecosystem, giving us the chance to observe and journal about the many forms of life that depend on it.
No previous nature journaling experience is necessary! Whether you love drawing, writing, identifying species, or simply spending time outdoors, you’re welcome to join us.
What to expect:
- 🌱 A short walk into the coulee
- 🐦 Opportunities for bird watching and plant identification
- 💧 A small creek and varied natural habitat to observe
- 🌳 Exploring the ecological importance of deadwood
- ✏️ Time to sit, observe, and nature journal
- 🥾 Uneven terrain and natural trails
Come ready to slow down, get curious, and discover some of the often-overlooked stories happening all around us. 🌿📖
Materials: Basic material and reference materials are provided. We encourage you to bring your favourite supplies or sketchbooks if you have them! Please bring what you need to comfortably be outdoors (chair or cushion, sunscreen, water).
Age Restrictions: This event is designed for adults and older youth and is not suitable for young children. While we work on creating meets for young families, at this time we are best suited for school aged children and adults. Any children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Donations: This is a free community club. If you'd like to help cover the cost of shared art supplies and keep the club running, optional donations are always appreciated but never expected. You can e-transfer [email protected] or donate cash at an event.
Please note: Calgary Nature Journal Club is a community-led group, not a professional guiding organization. Participants attend at their own discretion and are responsible for their own safety. We cannot be held liable for injuries, accidents, or loss or damage to personal belongings. Please assess your own abilities and come prepared for the terrain and weather.
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