Nature Journal Club – October Meetup
Practice new techniques, meet new nature lovers, and build a deep connection with the nature around you. Everyone is welcome at our Wichita Nature Journal Club, no matter your skill level or age.
Meetup Plan:
- 9am – Meet at the main office building.
- (10 min) – Introductions, information, and prompts.
- Disperse to journal.
- 10:15 am – Reflections: gather at the starting location to share some of your observations or pages with the group.
The destination for this meetup is a large, human-made prairie that sits atop the old Emery Landfill. Managed as a remediation site by Boeing, this prairie is a living experiment in remediation in the heart of Wichita.
What to expect at Boeing’s Emery Prairie Restoration:
- Accessibility: Uneven gravel and prairie. No paved walking paths. They do have a bee lawn that’s more easily traversed than the prairie.
- Comfort: bring close-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, water, and portable seating if desired.
- Please use tick protection, and thoroughly check for ticks after.
- Parking / Arrival: You’ll enter the site through a gate and follow the gravel drive to the office building where you’ll park. Please don’t arrive too early, as the gate will not be open prior to about 10 minutes beforehand.
- Restroom Access: Yes, in the building onsite.
Bring your own journaling supplies.
We recommend Organic Maps (Google Play, Apple Store) for walking trail maps. The app provides free, privacy-focused, open-source, offline maps based on OpenStreetMap data.
What is Nature Journaling?
Nature Journaling is slowing down and carefully observing the natural world with pencil and paper. Write, sketch, paint, or diagram whatever you discover, and by taking the time to observe, you open up a world of natural wonder.
