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Introduction to Nature Journaling
A Gentle Guide for Beginners
By Lotti Brown
Begin your nature journaling journey with a calm, beginner-friendly guide. Learn how to notice more, slow down, and build a meaningful creative practice.
A Gentle Introduction to Nature JournalingThere’s a quiet pull to notice more...
To step outside, slow down, and pay attention to the small details - the ones that are so easy to miss in the rush of everyday life.
You might have thought about keeping a nature journal before.
Or perhaps you’ve already started - a few pages here and there - but aren’t quite sure how to continue...
- Not what to draw
- Not what to write
- Not how to begin in a way that feels simple, not overwhelming
This is where this course begins...
Introduction to Nature Journaling is a gentle, beginner-friendly guide designed to help you take those first steps - slowly, simply, and in your own way.
- There’s no expectation to create perfect pages...
- No need to know the names of everything you see...
- No pressure to keep up.
Just a quiet invitation to notice - and begin.
This is the same gentle approach I use in my own nature journal - built from small moments of observation, gathered over time.
This is for you if...
This guide is for you if:
- you love the idea of nature journaling but feel unsure where to start
- you’ve tried before but didn’t quite continue
- you want something simple, calm, and unpressured
It’s not about doing it “right”...
It’s about beginning.
A Gentle Introduction to Nature Journaling - PDF/digital guideWhat is it?
This simple digital guide walks you through your first few days of nature journaling - helping you move from thinking about it to actually beginning.
There’s no pressure to draw perfectly…
No expectation to fill pages…
Just small, simple ways to start.
What's included?
Inside, you’ll find:
- A gentle introduction to nature journaling
- A simple 7-day path to help you begin
- Guidance on what to notice and how to start a page
- A small collection of prompts to return to
- Printable pages for your own journal
A Gentle Introduction to Nature Journaling - PDF/digital guideOutcome
By the end, you’ll have:
- your first few journal pages
- a clearer sense of how to begin
- and the confidence to continue in your own way
Begin gently...
You don’t need much to begin...
Just a notebook, a little time, and something to notice.
If you’re ready to begin - or simply to take the next small step - you can start here...
Begin your nature journaling practice
(PDF - instant download)
By purchasing, you agree to the Course Terms & Access Information.
Created from my own nature journaling practice and years of observing the natural world as well as my training in nature journal teaching with Wild Wonder Foundation.
It’s not about doing it “right”.
It’s about beginning.
Where this can lead...
If you find yourself wanting to go a little deeper, I also offer a more in-depth course - Imperfect Nature Journaling -
gently guiding you further as your practice grows.
Explore all my nature journaling content in my Nature Journal Hub here.
FAQs
Will
I receive lifetime access?
Will
I receive lifetime access?
Yes. The guide is in PDF format, and once purchased, the guide is yours to download and keep - so you can revisit whenever you need it.
What
if I don’t know much about nature?
What
if I don’t know much about nature?
That’s completely fine. You don’t need to identify species or know scientific names. Curiosity is all you need.
Do
I need to be good at drawing?
Do
I need to be good at drawing?
Not at all. This guide is designed specially for beginners with no drawing experience needed. Drawing here is about noticing - not perfection. Simple sketches are more than enough.
Can I pay in my own currency?
Can I pay in my own currency?
Yes. Although the price is listed in GBP (£) you will be able to pay the equivalent in your own currency.
Is
there a refund policy?
Is
there a refund policy?
Because this is an instant digital download, refunds aren’t offered once the file has been accessed. Please read the description carefully before purchasing - and feel free to reach out with any questions beforehand. I want you to feel confident in your decision.
Which nature journaling course or guide should I start with?
Which nature journaling course or guide should I start with?
If you’re new or want a gentle starting point, begin with this guide: Introduction to Nature Journaling.
If you’re ready to explore more deeply, my Imperfect Nature Journaling course offers a fuller, more open journey with 20 carefully structured lessons, with space to develop your practice over time.
There’s no wrong place to begin - both are suitable for beginners. You can always start small - and come back for more later.
Don't forget about my free guide to getting started too.
I have another question.
I have another question.
Please get in touch with your question - I'll be happy to help.
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Lotti Brown is a self-taught nature artist and nature journaling educator whose hand-drawn work is inspired by wildlife, folklore, and close observation. With 18 years in creative fields and 10 years creating nature art, she brings deep practical experience to her work. Trained by the Wild Wonder Foundation, she shares nature journaling courses and guides online. Her artwork has been licensed internationally and exhibited at Goole Museum and Bridlington Spa in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
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