The Half Moon Bay High School Environmental Science and Marine Ecology students spent time last week developing their nature journaling skills. as part of their ongoing training for the important role of Junior Land Stewards field guides. Under the direction of Elexis Padron, this session guided students in the practice of nature journaling. Students learned to observe closely and reflect deeply through the simple yet powerful prompts: "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of." These prompts encourage students to slow down, pay attention to the details, and cultivate curiosity about the natural world around them.
Each student selected a "nature treasure" — a plant, rock, insect, or any other fascinating object from the local environment — and began documenting their observations. Using various journaling techniques, they sketched, labeled, and wrote about their findings, all while learning to record the nuanced characteristics of their chosen specimens. Through this process of observation and reflection, the students honed valuable tools that will serve them well in the field.
We are grateful for Elexis and her powerful nature journaling lessons, as well as all of these students who continue to take on the important task of educating our local fourth graders about the environment. They are all contributing to the preservation, protection, and stewardship of the land we all love.
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These program also wouldn't be possible without the The California Coastal Commission's WHALE TAIL® Grant.
