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You ate what now?
The Nature of Childhood Memories DISCLAIMER : This blog contains acts that would most likely be not advisable to repeat. After a bit...
Kim von Weidts
Mar 102 min read
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A Journey of Emotions: a museum, a critically endangered species, and a nature journaling group
A Long Journey Back to Meeting up in KZN In August 2023 members of NJSA (Nature Journaling South Africa) gathered online. As a group we...
Megan Terpend
Feb 125 min read
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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
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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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 23, 20245 min read
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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 17, 20246 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Nov 3, 20244 min read
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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 28, 20242 min read
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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 20, 20243 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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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
Cati Vawda
Oct 6, 20246 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Sep 29, 20244 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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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...
Cati Vawda
Sep 20, 20246 min read
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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 15, 20246 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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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,...
Kim von Weidts
Sep 9, 20249 min read
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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
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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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...
Kim von Weidts
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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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 ...
Megan Terpend
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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