by Paula Peeters | Jun 14, 2025 | Nature journaling
I recently treated myself to a whole day at the Melbourne Zoo, drawing animals. Seeing animals in captivity fills me with mixed feelings, but I tried to focus on the sheer wonder of each critter. I also respect the care and dedication shown by zoo staff – like...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 14, 2024 | Nature journaling
A few weeks ago I led a nature journaling workshop in Trevallyn Nature Reserve, a precious expanse of grassy woodland and forest near Launceston, Tasmania. We were incredibly fortunate to discover a Southern Boobook Owl (or Morepork) peeping down at us from the...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 12, 2024 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Books, Nature journaling
Even though I’m an artist, I don’t create many pictures to hang on a wall. For some reason I’m always drawn back to books. Perhaps it’s something about their intimacy, the way you need to hold a book in your hands and support its weight. The smell and texture of...
by Paula Peeters | Jan 16, 2024 | Events, Nature journaling
I’m excited to offer a range of new, full-day nature journaling workshops this year. They’re for people who’d like to learn more about the botany, zoology and ecology of our marvellous Australian nature, while enjoying three beautiful outdoor...
by Paula Peeters | Dec 15, 2023 | Events, Nature journaling
Delve deeper into Australian nature New series of nature journaling workshops for 2024 In 2024 I’m very pleased to offer a series of whole-day nature journaling workshops, for those wishing to delve more deeply into the practice of nature journaling and learn...
by Paula Peeters | Apr 3, 2023 | Nature journaling
I’m very excited to announce ‘Nature Journaling Shakespeare’s Plants’, four school holiday sessions for ages 8 to 16 years, at the lovely Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Discover and record some of Shakespeare’s favourite plants by...
