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Imperfect Nature Journaling Course
Learn to Nature Journal Your Way

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A gentle, creative nature journaling course for nature lovers who want to slow down, notice more, and reconnect with the natural world. Absolutely no perfect pages required!

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A nature journaling course for the nature lover who craves calm, curiosity and creativity...

Do you long to feel more connected with nature, but find it hard to make time for long walks or wild adventures?

Even if you're surrounded by trees and birds, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing that deeper sense of belonging in nature - the quiet joy of noticing, sketching, or simply pausing to see.

That’s exactly where 'Imperfect Nature Journaling' comes in.

This gentle, beginner-friendly course will help you:

  • slow down and feel more present
  • rediscover your creativity (even if you think you’re “not artistic”)
  • find peace and joy through your connection with nature

What makes it 'imperfect' nature journaling?

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Because perfection is what stops most of us from beginning.

This course isn’t about producing beautiful pages, it’s about feeling alive and grounded again through nature.

Through 20 short, inspiring exercises, you’ll explore different ways of nature journaling:

  • drawing
  • writing
  • noticing
  • mapping
  • collecting
  • reflecting

So that you can find your way of connecting with the natural world.

Whether you love to sketch or prefer to jot down what you see and feel, every exercise is designed to help you notice more, stress less, and enjoy the moment.

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What's inside?

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  • 20 creative exercises to help you start nature journaling your way
  • Short, easy-to-follow lessons (30–40 mins each)
  • Ideas you can do anywhere - from your garden, window, park, or your daily walk
  • Encouragement to find your own rhythm and style
  • Gentle drawing prompts (no experience required!)
  • 120-page PDF e-book – printable & downloadable
  • Keep it forever to revisit anytime you need inspiration


Why imperfect works?

Each lesson helps you:

  • Notice deeply - use your senses and curiosity to see the world anew
  • Create freely - let go of judgment and enjoy the process
  • Connect meaningfully - experience calm and wonder through nature
  • Build confidence - discover your unique journaling style

By the end of the course, you’ll have your own collection of nature notes, sketches, and reflections — a personal journal full of moments that remind you how beautiful it feels to slow down and simply be.

Meet your guide

I’m Lotti Brown, an artist and nature journaler from Yorkshire.

For years I chased perfection in my sketchbooks until I realised that joy comes not from the perfect picture, but from the process of noticing.

Now I create art and teach others to rediscover that joy for themselves through nature journaling.

As a Nature Journaling Educator with the Wild Wonder Foundation, I’ve designed 'Imperfect Nature Journaling' to be a gentle, creative way to reconnect with the world of nature right outside your window.

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Course curriculum

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Before we start

  • Materials list   
  • Starting your nature journal
  • What’s your ‘why’?
  • Plan your time 
  • Start your journal

Module 1

  • Lesson 1 – Starting to Notice
  • Lesson 2 – Starting to Draw
  • Lesson 3 – Starting to Wonder 
  • Lesson 4 – Comparisons
  • Lesson 5 – A Closer Look

Module 2

  • Lesson 6 – Wonders, Reminders & Surprises
  • Lesson 7 – Start Collecting
  • Lesson 8 – Seeing Shapes
  • Lesson 9 – Create Maps
  • Lesson 10 – Poem

Module 3

  • Lesson 11 – Diagram-ability
  • Lesson 12 – Wildflower
  • Lesson 13 – Bird Song
  • Lesson 14 – Here’s Looking at You
  • Lesson 15 – Sit Spot

Module 4

  • Lesson 16 – Living and Moving
  • Lesson 17 – Soundmap
  • Lesson 18 – Photo vs Drawing
  • Lesson 19 – My Window
  • Lesson 20 – Field Guide

Bonus Prompts and Ideas for Your Nature Journal

Final Thoughts

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  • Format: downloadable PDF (120+ pages)
  • Access: instant download after purchase
  • Time commitment: flexible and self-paced (do it in 4 weeks or a year)
  • Materials: just a notebook, pen/pencil, and your curiosity
  • Experience level: absolute beginners welcome


Start Your Own 'Imperfect' Journey...

Learn to Nature Journal YOUR Way!

Your next moment of calm is waiting right outside - a robin on the fence, a leaf on the pavement, a quiet minute with your sketchbook.

You don’t need to be an artist. You just need curiosity.

Download the course today to start your own nature journaling journey...

  • Instant Access
  • PDF Download

You'll get:

  • 120+ page illustrated PDF
  • 20 lessons + bonus prompts
  • Download link delivered instantly to your inbox
  • Keep your PDF file forever, print when you want
Buy the Nature Journaling PDF E-Book Course Here
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By registering for the Imperfect Nature Journaling course, you acknowledge that:

  • All sales are final and as the course is a digital product no refund can be given. 
  • If you experience a problem with the course or are unhappy with it in any way, please contact me and I’ll do my best to put it right. The refund policy does not affect your statutory rights.
  • The course is for your own personal use only and should not be shared with others or used commercially.
  • You will receive access to the course via email with a link to access the course via the Lemon Squeezy e-commerce online platform. You will need to register your details to be able to download the accompanying PDF.
  • The course is downloaded via the Lemon Squeezy e-commerce platform. I cannot guarantee the perfect functionality of this third-party platform but in the event of difficulty I will endeavour for you to have alternative access to your course.
  • In the event that the course is discontinued, you will still have lifetime access via your downloaded PDF.
  • The course is entirely self-paced and does not include tutor feedback on your work. If you’re experiencing difficulties in understanding the lessons, though, please contact me and I’ll do my best to help. 
  • Individual results may vary. Not intended to treat any illness.

FAQs

What do I need for the Imperfect Nature Journaling course?

  • The main things you need are a notebook or sketchbook plus a pen or pencil. You might like coloured pencils to add colour. We'll find easy items from nature as we go, such as leaves or access to plants from your house or garden. There is very little that's essential and most can be substituted to suit your needs. You can find a full list of materials inside the PDF or please get in touch and ask me.

Do I need any specific experience to do the Imperfect Nature Journaling course?

  • No. The course is suitable for absolute beginners. No specialist knowledge or experience is needed.

What format is the course?

  • The course is via a PDF download (120+ pages) that contains the entire course so that you can access that offline and print any parts you need.
  • There is no tutor feedback on your work, but I want you to enjoy the course so please do contact me if you're struggling with the course in any way and I'll do my best to help. 

How can I pay for the course?

  • Payment is made securely via the Lemon Squeezy platform. You will be able to pay via Paypal or card.

How long will it take to receive the course?

  • You should receive access to the course via an email link within a few minutes of your purchase.

How can I access the course?

  • Your purchase email will contain a link to download your PDF.

How long is the course?

  • The course has 20 lessons which you can do at your own pace.

How long will I have access to the course for?

  •  You will also be able to download the PDF to keep for as long as you wish.

What if I’m not happy?

  • If you're not happy about anything to do with your course, please get in touch and let me know what's bothering you. I'll do my best to put things right for you.

Who do I contact if I have a question or problem?

  • Please contact me, Lotti Brown, with any questions or problems you might have. I want you to be happy so I'll do my best to help.

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Have fun with my 'Imperfect Nature Journaling' course!

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