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Aton Forest // PO Box 509 // Norfolk, CT 06058

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Nature Journal Workshop Series

Keeping a Nature Journal

If you love nature and artistic creativity, nature journaling is the way to spend time in the natural world, using your visual and literary skills. Botanical and landscape artist Leslie Watkins leads inspiring art workshops on creating and keeping your own personal nature journal. Each journal is as unique as the individual creating it. Participants learn basic art techniques using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. Nature lovers of all ages are welcome, from seasoned painters to budding artists. We will meet following the Naturalist's Workshops at Aton Forest, and make our journal entries while the talks are still fresh in our minds.

Dates/Preceding Workshops:

May 24th - Spring Wildflowers w/John Anderson
June 7th - Birding By Ear w/Fran Zygmont
July 19th - Ferns w/John Burns
August 16th - Plant Pressing w/John Anderson
September 6th - Fall Wildflowers w/John Anderson

To register and for more information, please call (860) 542-3920 or email lesliewatkins@lesliewatkins.com and visit www.NaturalArtJournal.com






















Wildflowers by Leslie Watkins

August 16 - Plant Pressing

led by John Anderson

Pressing plants is a common way to preserve plants for natural history and taxonomic studies. However, the same method can be used to make attractive arrangements, suitable for framing. In this workshop you will learn the techniques of pressing, drying and mounting plants both for you own nature studies and as art. You may bring your own plants to press or mount. Materials will be provided.

JOHN ANDERSON is the Executive Director of Aton Forest and has worked with plants in the region for over 20 years.  He has a vast knowledge of the species within the preserve as well as a strong connection with the land and history of Aton Forest.

 **This workshop precedes a session of Leslie Watkin's nature journal workshop series at Aton Forest.  Please click here for more information.

Location: Aton Forest (270 North Colebrook Rd. Norfolk, CT)
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2014
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Cost: $5, refreshments provided



July 12 - Critical Habitats

led by Bryan Connolly

Description TBA

Location: Aton Forest (270 North Colebrook Rd. Norfolk, CT)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2014
Time: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Cost: $35, lunch and refreshments provided




June 7 - Birding By Ear

led by Fran Zygmont
Come learn to recognize bird calls and identify species by their song.  Expert birder Fran Zygmont will lead the workshop through Aton Forest's fields and woodlands in search of the many birds residing in and passing through the preserve.

FRAN ZYGMONT is an expert local birder and president of the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society. He leads bird walks throughout the state and has assisted in Aton Forest Breeding Bird Surveys.

 **This workshop precedes a session of Leslie Watkin's nature journal workshop series at Aton Forest.  Please click here for more information.

Location: Aton Forest (270 North Colebrook Rd. Norfolk, CT)
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Time: 9:00AM – noon
Cost: $25, refreshments provided