“Shared journaling outdoors helps people reconnect… with nature, with creativity, and with each other.”
Are you looking for customised Nature Journaling Workshops to offer your students, employees, volunteer members of your organisation, or for your local area constituents and/or the general public?
I offer customised learning experiences, through the delivery of tailored workshops that can address specific local environmental issues, or individual group requirements, making the learning experience more relevant and impactful for participants.
Customised nature journaling workshops provide many benefits for both participants and groups/organisations:
education about local flora, fauna and ecosystems, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural environment.
inspiration to engage in and support local environmental initiatives.
reduction of stress, improvement of mood and enhancement of overall well-being.
contribution to citizen science projects by gathering valuable data for research and conservation.
enhances observational skills and creativity, which can have a positive flow-on effect in participants personal and professional lives.
professional development opportunities for teachers, equipping them with new skills and methods to engage students in nature education.
hosting and supporting educational initiatives like nature journaling workshops can enhance the public image of organisations and local governments, showcasing their commitment to the community and environment.
2026 Customised Workshops
Nature Connections: Nature Journaling at Greenwood Lakes
Dates: Saturday 25th July & 1st August, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Greenwood Lakes Park, Forestdale Qld
These two workshops, open to the public, were part of the Peaks-to-Point Festival 2026
Commissioned by local Forestdale community ecology, not-for-profit group Forest4Forestdale, these nature journaling workshops centered around connecting people with their ‘shared backyard’ and encouraging them to simply stop and notice nature. The intent was to create a nature-centric activity that helped participants see their backyard and their suburb as part of a much bigger connected landscape. In this instance, that was the area of Oxley Creek Catchment, of which Greenwood Lakes is a part of.
Customised workshops were created with two different themes and approaches, focusing on the requested brief above.
Workshop 1 - Nature Detectives: Discovering the Hidden Connections Arounds Us focused on the skill of observation, and invited participants to become nature detectives, exploring Greenwood Lakes and using sketching, note-taking, photos and simple recording techniques to document signs of wildlife, examine habitat features and learn to look more closely at the natural world around them.
Workshop 2 - Exploring Connections: Mapping our Shared Landscapes, focused on the bigger picture of connected landscapes, where participants explored the walking track between Greenwood Lakes Park and Greenwood Lakes, using observation, sketching, note-taking and photographing to create their own illustrated map or interpretation of the landscape to create a nature journal page.
Homeschool Nature Journal Six-Week Program
Dates: Thursday, 9th July - 13th August, 2026
Location:Berrinba Wetlands, Browns Plains, Qld
For this six-week nature journaling program, we’ll be exploring the diverse landscapes of Berrinba Wetlands.
Through observation, sketching, simple drawing techniques and watercolour, students will learn how to record the natural world in their own unique way while building confidence in both creativity and observation.
Each week we will explore a different aspect of the wetlands, from finding interesting views and drawing trees, plants and grasses to observing water reflections, exploring depth in the landscape and discovering the colours that make a place unique.
Over six weeks students will:
Explore different areas of Berrinba Wetlands.
Learn how to observe and sketch landscapes with confidence.
Develop and build upon previously learned drawing skills through fun, hands-on activities.
Experiment with watercolour, inspired by nature’s colours.
Create their own collection of landscape journal pages.
Complete a final landscape journal spread inspired by the wetlands or other type of landscape.
The emphasis is on curiosity, observation and creative expression, rather than producing perfect artwork.
Nature Journaling for Bushcare Volunteers
Dates: Saturday 7th March & 2nd May, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 11:00am
Location: Berrinba Wetlands, Browns Plains, Qld
This outdoor workshop introduces Bushcare volunteers to simple, practical nature journaling techniques that support on-ground conservation work.
These sessions focus on strengthening observation skills and building confidence in recognising and comparing native and invasive plant species. Through guided demonstrations and a hands-on field component, participants will explore how journaling can assist with weed awareness, habitat understanding and long-term ecological changes.
You’ll learn how to observe plants more closely, record useful field notes using simple sketches and short annotations, compare species side-by-side, and use journaling as a memory tool during regular Bushcare activities.
No drawing experience is required. The emphasis is on clarity, curiosity, and noticing , not artistic skill.
Suitable for Bushcare volunteers of all experience levels.
*N.B. Both workshops are identical. Contact Todd Preuessner, LCC Parks Communities Officer for more information.
Testimonial 1.
“Working with Kerry felt effortless. She has a wonderful way of naturally leading you, and what unfolds is almost an unravelling of our own barriers to simply stopping, looking and noticing nature.
There is no pressure to be artistic or to get anything ‘right’. Kerry creates the space and gently gives you permission to be curious, to observe and to capture whatever catches your attention. Before you know it, you are noticing details you might otherwise have walked straight past.
For Forest 4 Forestdale, Kerry’s workshops beautifully reflected what we are about, 'connecting communities through our shared urban landscape, while equally connecting community with each other, naturally'. An event to repeat!”
~ Alicia, Forest4forestdale, Peaks-to-Point Festival, Greenwood Lakes, Forestdale Q, Jul-Aug 2026
Testimonial 2.
“ I had the pleasure of organising and personally attending two of Kerry’s nature journaling workshops in my role as Bushcare Officer for City of Logan.
From an organiser’s perspective, Kerry was a delight to work with—responsive, flexible, and highly adaptable to both the conditions and the needs of participants. She adapted the workshops seamlessly to suit the weather conditions on the day and the interests and skill levels of participants, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and engaged.
As a participant, I came in not considering myself an artist. However, Kerry’s approachable teaching style and ability to simplify the drawing process gave me the confidence to enjoy sketching and even challenge myself with more detailed work. The workshops provided a relaxed and supportive space to connect with nature in a creative way.
I would highly recommend Kerry’s workshops to anyone interested in documenting nature or building confidence in their drawing ability, regardless of experience level..”
~ Todd Preussner, Parks Communities Officer, Parks Branch, City of Logan, Qld, May 2026
Testimonial 3.
“I had the pleasure of arranging and enlisting Kerry to teach a 6-week Nature Journaling workshop for a group of homeschool kids. From the very start, Kerry was incredibly easy to communicate with, flexible in planning, and accommodating with scheduling – making the entire process seamless and stress-free.
Each week, the kids looked forward to class with genuine excitement. The program was beautifully structured, teaching essential skills in a consistent, organized way that really helped the children progress. Over the six weeks, they learned to:
Simplify complex natural forms into basic shapes
Use lines to convey texture and patterns in nature
Understand light and shading to create depth
Explore foundational watercolor techniques
Match and layer colours to reflect nature’s palette
Apply all their skills to a focused nature study project
What was most impressive was seeing the kids’ confidence and skills grow so quickly. By the end of the workshop, their sketches and watercolor work looked thoughtful, detailed, and beautifully executed. And some are quite keen to continue progressing with the skills learnt.
Kerry’s warmth, patience, and genuine enthusiasm for teaching made the experience truly special. The kids not only gained technical skills but also a deeper appreciation for observing and capturing the natural world around them. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone looking for an engaging, inspiring, and skill-building art experience for children.”
~ Yusra Baig, Kids’ Homeschooling Nature Journaling 6-Week Program, Berrinbah Wetlands Q, Aug - Sep 2025
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Interested in booking an Art or Nature Journaling workshop or program?
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Thank you. Kerry Warnholtz