DATE: November 2, 2024
WORKSHOP
Location: Thomas Theatre – Hutchins Street Square, Lodi CA
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Description: In this introduction to nature journaling, learn about the resources, techniques, and skills to begin your nature journaling journey. With guidance from John Muir Laws and his Wild Wonder Foundation, explore new ways of looking at nature while recording your observations in words and images.
FIELD TRIP
Location: Lodi Lake Nature Area
Time: 2:30 – 4 :30 p.m.
Description: With Jack Laws as your guide, apply the techniques of nature journaling in an exploration of the Lodi Lake Nature Area, a unique riparian resource on the Mokelumne River in the heart of Lodi.
WORKSHOP FEE: $50.00 per person
Registration Required – Limited to 25 participants
MATERIALS: A sketchbook and pencil will be provided, though participants can bring other portable, lightweight drawing materials they like to use.
WORKSHOP LEADER:
John Muir “Jack” Laws, a leader and innovator in the worldwide nature journaling movement, will set the tone for the 2024 Festival. Jack has dedicated his work to connecting people to nature. As founder and president of the Wild Wonder Foundation, he encourages nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community. A naturalist, artist, educator and author, we look forward to hearing from Jack as, together, we open windows to the natural world.
Laws has written and illustrated several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (2016), The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds (2012), Sierra Birds: a Hiker’s Guide (2004), The Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada (2007), and The Laws Pocket Guide Set to the San Francisco Bay Area (2009). He is a regular contributor to Bay Nature magazine with his “Naturalists Notebook” column.
Both scientist and artist, Jack’s deep love and respect for nature instilled by his parent at an early age grew into a commitment to stewardship and a passion to share the delight of exploring nature with others. We are honored that Jack is sharing that passion and commitment with us.
INSTRUCTIONS: There is a fee of $5.00 for parking on site at Lodi Lake, or park on the street for free.
DRIVE TIME TO THE TOUR: The drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 6 minutes.
LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour
TRANSPORTATION TO THE TOUR: You will drive your own personal vehicle.
CHECK-IN FOR THE TOUR: Meet your guide at the Lodi Lake Nature Area entrance by 2:30 p.m.
NOTE: Temperatures during the day can be variable. Dress in layers as temperatures can drop towards evening.
TICKETS:
Adult: $50.00
Book this workshop beginning September 3, 2024
REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024
NOTE: Jack Muir Laws will receive a list of customers who have registered before the tour.
LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone displaythe email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.
REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. This tour begins at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California and takes place at the Lodi Lake Nature Area. Drive time to Lodi Lake is 6 minutes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: Meet your guide at the entrance to the Lodi Lake Nature Area on the east end of the lake to begin the field trip part of this workshop.
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.
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