Dec 21 min read

Closing down 2024

What a wonderful year I have had writing a weekly blog! I was delighted to be asked and it has been invaluable as a personal record for...

Kim von Weidts

Nov 235 min read

South African Shores

The South African coastline is over 3000 kilometres long and reaches from the Orange River on the west coast to Kosi Bay on the east...

Kim von Weidts

Nov 176 min read

Strandveld in the Mist

FRIDAY As most of our adventures do, we started out of Durbanville, driving past new shopping developments which are being built for the...

Kim von Weidts

Nov 103 min read

Small Thoughts in the Big Karoo

It's interesting how one's view on what is large and small, colossal and minute changes depending on where in life you are. When you are...

KZN Conservation Awareness and Nature Journaling for Learners

Kim von Weidts

Nov 34 min read

KZN Conservation Awareness and Nature Journaling for Learners

Guest bloggers Siziwe and Margaret relay their introduction of the new SA Nature Journaling zine to learners - keep your eyes open for...

What if I Cannot Leave Home to Nature Journal?

Kim von Weidts

Oct 282 min read

What if I Cannot Leave Home to Nature Journal?

This blog is dedicated to SA Nature Journaling's Megan Terpend (@megan_terpend), a constant ray of positivity ☀️ and welcome in the...

Kim von Weidts

Oct 203 min read

Interview: From China to Cape Town

Liling Yan is a PhD candidate at UCT and an avid member of Nature Journaling Cape Town . 🎤 What early nature experiences shaped your...

Kim von Weidts

Oct 142 min read

Do you put yourself in your journal?

I noticed with the Wild Wonder 2024 entries shared on the FaceBook page The Nature Journal Club at least five attendants drew the...

Cati Vawda

Oct 66 min read

Artivism for African Penguins!

I rarely share my nature journal entries. When I do, I am more than a bit reluctant. All that changed in July this year, when my feelings ab

Kim von Weidts

Sep 294 min read

West Coast Wild Flowers

Driving out to the West Coast is always a good idea for those lucky enough to live close by. The wildflowers that bloom during this time...

South African Heritage Day: Consider Praise Poetry

Kim von Weidts

Sep 242 min read

South African Heritage Day: Consider Praise Poetry

Recently I was watching Called by Birds - South Africa's Cultural Heritage a YouTube video from @thenatureboxfilms. Always one to learn...

EEPAN Connects Nature Journaling to iNaturalist & Marine Conservation!

Cati Vawda

Sep 206 min read

EEPAN Connects Nature Journaling to iNaturalist & Marine Conservation!

To see the full EEPAN session, click here . This one webinar was packed with information, ideas and experiences. It will take us several...

Kim von Weidts

Sep 156 min read

Interview: Fearless Diving with Sharks

Interview with three of five WESSA-KZN young women who went on their first diving session with the amazing Zandile Ndhlovu.

Kim von Weidts

Sep 142 min read

Getting to know my local spring flowers

I do a 45 minute commute to work one way, I leave in the dark and return in the light. I have been enjoying the roadside displays of the...

Sunny with a Chance of Vervet Monkeys: Journaling through the Kruger National Park

Kim von Weidts

Sep 99 min read

Sunny with a Chance of Vervet Monkeys: Journaling through the Kruger National Park

Some reflections, notes, lists created and map books used during our trip. We entered the reserve through the northern-most gate, Pafuri,...

Tools for Identification and Record Keeping Birds in South Africa

Kim von Weidts

Sep 12 min read

Tools for Identification and Record Keeping Birds in South Africa

When recording your observations in natural journaling, the necessity for some tools may make the experience more informative as well as...

Kim von Weidts

Aug 152 min read

Cutting Nature Journaling Down to Size

I recently took a camping road trip to a few South African nature reserves in the Eastern Cape. I took my notebook with me but did not...

Overcome those intrusive thoughts: Exhibit your nature journal in Japan

Megan Terpend

Aug 65 min read

Overcome those intrusive thoughts: Exhibit your nature journal in Japan

My very first thought when seeing this delightful call to action was “... I’d love to take part.” And then a whole bunch of ...

Kim von Weidts

Jun 223 min read

From Bush to Bookshelf: Kim's Picks

Books are not needed for nature journaling, but they can greatly enrich your experience!

Mindfulness - Nature Journaling as an Activity for Well-being

Shireen Mohamed

Jul 11, 20214 min read

Mindfulness - Nature Journaling as an Activity for Well-being

Psychotherapist, Shireen Mohamed, writes about nature journaling as an activity in a tool kit for mental health amidst the pandemic.

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