Willow Lake Wandering: What You Might See When You Slow Down

Slow down, observe, and wonder! Join Diane Iverson for a leisurely walk through the Cottonwoods and Willows to discover the inspiring details of nature. We'll stroll through the riparian gallery looking for the details of nature, scan the lake for waterfowl and waders, and then return through the Cottonwood Peninsula. Explore what November has to offer as an inspiration for nature lovers and wander at Willow Lake!

• We will meet at 8:00 am at the Willow Creek Dog Park trail entry.
• Bring your own water, snacks, and binoculars if you have them.
• We will wrap up our inspirational stroll at 11:00 am.

Artist Statement

"My artwork comes from a sense of awe and wonder as I explore the beauty around me. I lift up the Bumblebee, the Elegant Trogon, the Pronghorn, and the Song Sparrow as creatures of sacred worth, deserving of our care and entitled to their place in the natural order of our world. I see them as beautiful in their own right and essential to the whole.
Drawing or painting is a way for me to celebrate the beauty of the habitats and creatures around me and draw attention to the needs of our planet. Colored pencil is my primary medium, and it is ideal for the nature artist. There is not much I love more than traveling down a trail or simply sitting on a lichen-covered rock surrounded by birdsong. Through my work, I hope to inspire people to see the amazing diversity around them and to share the sense of wonder.
If we truly see, I believe we will love what we see, and it is human nature to protect what we love. It will take all of us, working together, to begin to heal the Earth."

Host or Publisher Natural History Institute