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Blending Art and Science: Ecology Series

When

08/02/2025    
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Where

W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Avenue, Augusta, MI, 49012

Image of a sketch notebook with colored pencil drawings of birds, seeds, milkweed plants with facts about the species pictured. Credit to Briar Hallowstone.

Art by Briar Hallowstone

There is beauty and wonder all around us. Learning how to keep a nature journal of your observations can help deepen your connection to art, science, and the environment.

This four session program will begin with a presentation on ecology by Kellogg Biological Station scientists, followed by outdoor activities at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. During the outdoor session, participants will have the opportunity to document nature observations using graphite and colored pencil techniques, guided by local artist Taylor Scamehorn.

Throughout the program, participants will explore the intersection of science and art, developing skills in thinking like an artist, naturalist, and scientist.

What to expect

Gain skills and experience in:

  • biodiversity at various scales
  • identifying patterns and interactions in nature
  • learning to observe the structure and form of individual organisms
  • developing art techniques using graphite and colored pencils.

Materials: paper, clipboards, graphite and colored pencils will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.

Course information

  • Dates:  Saturday, Aug. 2  ;   Tuesdays  August 5, 12, and 19, 2025
  • Time:  9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 only  ;   6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the three Tuesdays
  • Course Fee: $160 for Sanctuary members; $180 for non-members
  • Registration: Register Here

Registration is now open, closing on July 30, 2025 at 11:59 ET.

Course schedule

  • Week 1: Nature Journaling
  • Week 2: Species
  • Week 3: Communities
  • Week 4: Landscapes and Ecosystems

For additional details about the topics for each session, Click Here.

About the course, from past participants

“I have never journaled or drawn, so this is exciting! I am going out today to start observing and drawing. Awesome class!”

“This class helped break the ice to try something I was intimidated to do.”

“I want to continue my exploration of this beautiful world, share with kiddos that I am close with to extend the love of nature and art to future generations”

 

Questions? Please call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu.

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