On this episode of the On The Trails podcast, join host Michael Nickell and special guest John Muir Laws, aka Jack, as they dive into the captivating world of nature journaling. In this engaging conversation, Jack shares his unique journey from a childhood shadowing a family friend’s botanical sketches to becoming a renowned naturalist and educator.

Discover the secrets of nature journaling, its profound impact on observation skills, and how it connects us more deeply to the natural world. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a seasoned naturalist, or simply curious, this episode is sure to inspire and ignite your passion for nature and journaling. Don't miss out on Jack's expert tips, fascinating stories, and the magic of capturing the beauty of the outdoors on paper!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Your Home Biome
7:20 Nature Journaling
11:02 Are You a Gallery Artist
12:35 How do you Nature Journal
14:07 Are you an artist, scientist, or educator
16:27 Do you remember your first drawing
19:50 What are you working on right now
21:48 Where do you see yourself in 5 years
26:46 Nature Journaling Workshop
30:55 Annular Eclipse 2021
37:00 Book: The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
39:40 Book: How to Teach Nature Journaling
42:05 The best art teacher I ever had
44:00 Our brains grow when we challenge ourselves
45:20 Thank you
46:30 Where did they go