From curious first graders to folks with decades of wonder under their belts—everyone is invited!
Join us Monday mornings November 9 & November 30 for a gentle, creative hour exploring nature through words, sketches, and curiosity. No art or science experience needed—just bring yourself and your sense of wonder—all art supplies are provided!
We’ll take time to notice the small details—the curl of a leaf, the path of an ant, the way sunlight pools on a petal—and capture them in our own unique way.
When: Monday mornings in November
Where: Main Ranch House at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Time: 8:45 am
Bring: If you have your journal from a previous class bring it. Otherwise, Just you—supplies are provided! If you have your own favorite tool bring it.
Come ready to saunter, be still, look closely, and let nature inspire your time in the desert.
The Nature Journal program is included in your park entrance fee. $10.00 per vehicle for NV residents, $15.00 per vehicles for nonresidents. The annual Park pass can be purchased at any Nevada State Park for $100.00 and covers your entrance fees at all Nevada State Parks.
Nevada State Parks is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors. If you need a reasonable communication accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the park or event coordinator no later than 10 days in advance so we have time to work with you and support your visit
Need to Know
Program starts promptly at 8:45 am. Please arrive early park opens at 8:00 am. Wear weather appropiate cloths, the park is typically 10 degrees cooler than Las Vegas valley. We will be walking please wear sturdy walking shoes.
What to Bring
If you have already started a nature journal please bring it back with you to add to. If you don't have a journal we will give you one and we also will make all journaling supplies available for you to use while program is going on. Bringing back the journal you started gives you a place to watch your progress as a scientific data collector, artist, and observer.
Bring a water bottle, hat, jacket and other personal items needed to enjoy your time outside. Lunch or snacks area a good idea after the program. Please do not plan on snacking while your hands are busy journaling. Plan on snacking after on a picnic blanket on grassy picnic area.
What to Expect
Program is all outdoors in various locations. You will be sitting on the ground, walking on rocky dirt trails, or grass and be still in areas with the wildlife living in the area. Program is about an hours an da half long.
Fees & Registration
There is no additional fee for this program. Your park entrance fee is the only fee.
Contact
Kate Bloomfield, cbloomfield@park.nv.gov
Nevada State Parks is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors. If you need a reasonable communication accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the park or event coordinator no later than 10 days in advance so we have time to work with you and support your visit.
