Drop-in Nature Journaling: Birds, Blooms, and Bugs!

Schedule

Wed Jun 17 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93105 | Santa Barbara, CA

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Open your senses to the vibrant birdsong, fragrant flowers, and fascinating insects that call our region home. Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to inspire mindfulness, attention, and connection to the natural world. Nature lovers ages eight and up are invited to join us as we investigate the variety of species popping up on the Museum campus, casually writing and drawing what we notice along the way. Each session will focus on a different group of species inhabiting an area of the Museum campus.
Drop in for as long as you like, or stay for the whole session. Come to just one, or join us for all three. Our nature journaling instructors certified through the Wild Wonder Foundation will provide guidance and tips for learning and practicing this way of engaging with nature. We will provide paper, clipboards, and pencils for you to create your journal entries, but you are more than welcome to bring your own supplies.
Series dates
June 17: Meet us just west of the picnic area in Prehistoric Forest for a session focusing on the various bird species that spend summer in the oak woodland.
July 15: Meet us in the Sukinanik’oy Garden of Chumash Plants to learn about our vibrant local plant community, and the plants’ historic and traditional uses by the Chumash people—in the past and today.
August 19: Meet us in the Museum Backyard to focus on some of the insects fluttering around.
Included with Museum admission, Members are always free. Plan your visit at sbnature.org
Nature journal art by Amihan Franada
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