Plant Paddles! Intro to Botanical Illustration and Plant Identification
Schedule
Sun May 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
723 S Highway 35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024, United States | Saint Croix Falls, WI
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We’ve partnered with Paddlefish Adventures to bring you an incredible paddle series with local naturalist-artist Alex Petersen.This series of paddles is designed to introduce the basics of botanical drawing and illustration, while also identifying native plants of the St. Croix River Valley. Each paddle is designed to build off of previous sessions, but it is not necessary to attend each paddle. The series introduces people to the basics of illustration, observational drawing, composition and plant identification. Whether you are experienced with drawing, or just getting started, each paddle is designed to accommodate all comfort levels. Drawing style and approach will focus on the history and contemporary approaches of botanical illustrations, providing guidance, insight and inspiration as a foundation for continued practice.
Paddle 1: Basics of Drawing / Illustration: Mark Making + Sketching
Route: WI Interstate to Osceola Landing
Date: Sunday, May 24th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Paddle 2: Composition and Design Location: St. Croix River
Route: Osceola Landing to William O'Brien State Park
Date: Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Paddle 3: Extended Observational Drawing / Bringing it all together
Route: Lotus Lake
Date: Saturday, August 22nd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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723 S Highway 35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024, United States, 723 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI 54024, United States, Saint Croix FallsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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