Robin Lee Carlson

Join me June 10 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. for a Nature Journaling Workshop in Friday Harbor hosted by The Whale Museum!

I will be leading a nature journaling expedition along the shore near The Whale Museum, documenting the richness of the Salish Sea and the species that make it home. I’ll start with an introduction to keeping a nature journal and how I use my journal to closely observe the world around me and understand all of its seasons and changes. There will be plenty of time for exploring and journaling on your own, watching as I provide journaling demonstrations, and sharing and discussing our work at the end.

We will have some sample supplies from Art Toolkit on hand that participants can borrow and test during the workshop. Participants will meet at 3 p.m. inside The Whale Museum.

After the workshop, I will be giving an evening talk at 7 p.m., Ecoreportage and Long Term Science Art Projects.

Ecoreportage is the practice of knowing a place deeply and following its changes over time. In this presentation, I will talk about my experiences building stories from sketchbook pages to finished products, including a book, essays, large artworks, and posters. I’ll share examples from my work, especially my journeys studying stream ecology and exploring the legacy of wildfire. Through all, I will show how my work helps me grapple with climate change and celebrate the living world around me with reverence and awe. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. and will be free and open to the public.