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An Hour of Slow Seeing: Nature Journaling at Canterbury Shaker Village
A one-hour outdoor introductory workshop with certified educator Heidi Colburn at Canterbury Shaker Village that teaches pen-and-paper nature journaling for all ages.
An Hour of Slow Seeing: Nature Journaling at Canterbury Shaker Village.
At Canterbury Shaker Village, certified Nature Journal Educator Heidi Colburn leads a concise, hands-on introduction to nature journaling. For an hour outdoors participants learn simple observation and drawing techniques, then put them into practice with a notebook and pencil.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guidance from a Certified Educator
The workshop is led by Heidi Colburn, a certified Nature Journal Educator who introduces nature-journaling methods designed to spark curiosity and foster a deeper connection with the natural world.
Pen, Paper and Close Looking
This is a hands-on, introductory session: after learning techniques you’ll have time to practice nature journaling outdoors, using only a notebook and a pen or pencil.
Simple Tools, Measurable Benefits
Nature journaling here emphasizes accessibility—short exercises that can yield positive physical, emotional, and environmental benefits through sustained attention and mindful observation.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
The workshop unfolds as a brief, focused lesson followed by guided practice outdoors. Participants gather on the village grounds, receive instruction on how to begin nature journaling, then spend time applying those techniques in the field for an hour of deliberate observation and recording.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who might prefer something different.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one-hour workshop; the scheduled session runs 10:30–11:30 am on Saturday, August 23.
Bring a journal or notebook and a pen or pencil, and dress appropriately for being outdoors for an hour.
Meet at Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop is one hour in length and is scheduled 10:30–11:30 am on Saturday, August 23.
Where do we meet?
Participants meet at Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224.
What should I bring?
Bring a journal or notebook and a pen or pencil; also dress appropriately for outdoor activities.
Who leads the workshop?
The session is led by Heidi Colburn, a certified Nature Journal Educator.
Is this suitable for children or first-timers?
Yes—this is an introductory workshop open to all ages and designed to welcome beginners.
Will the session be indoors if it rains?
The event is planned to be outside for an hour; participants are asked to dress appropriately for outdoor activities.