Nature Journaling Meet-Up - December

About this event

Join us for a free monthly nature journaling gathering hosted by the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society! Each month, we'll explore a different location within our chapter's reach, taking time to slow down, observe the natural world, and record our discoveries through words, sketches, notes, or other creative expressions.

Each gathering will include:

• A brief introduction to the site and nature journaling

• Quiet time to observe and journal independently

• An opportunity to share observations and creations with the group

No artistic experience is necessary. Nature journaling is about noticing and connecting with the world around us, not creating perfect drawings.

Please bring your own journal or paper, a pen or pencil, and any art supplies you would like to use. Since we will likely be sitting outdoors, you may also wish to bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat for a comfortable place to sit. This program is free and open to adults and interested children who are accompanied by an adult.

Come cultivate curiosity, build community, and discover the beauty of our native landscapes… one journal page at a time.

Cost: Free!

Age: Adults and children accompanied by an adult.

Supplies Needed:

Please bring a journal and art supplies. Just a piece of paper and pen/pencil will be enough, but if you have a preferred art supply, bring it.

Optional: You may want to bring a towel or yoga mat to sit on outside.

Chatham Manor is partially wheelchair accessible. Free on-site parking includes dedicated handicap spaces located close to the house entrance. The main pathways immediately leading from the parking area to the house are paved and smooth. However, some of the historic Colonial Revival garden paths contain uneven stone or brick, which can be bumpy or difficult for some standard wheelchairs to navigate. The interior museum exhibits are fully accessible via a designated entrance ramp located on the garden side of the house. Fully accessible public restrooms are available on-site in a separate building.