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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · 26d

Now available: 2025 Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference Video Pass. Get 30 classes through 4/30/2026 for just $95–bargain! Learn more at wildwonder.org/25

Our amazing teacher team includes Grant Snyder (image 2), @bellandpixel.bsky.social (image 3) and @finchwing.bsky.social (image 4)!

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Sep 14

We are thrilled to welcome our newborn zine: Your Quick Start Guide to Nature Journaling a Garden!
In this FREE new zine, learn how and why to nature journal a garden—it helps you slow down, notice more, and sparks JOY and curiosity. wildwonder.org/garden

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Aug 24

LOOK—Full Schedule Just Dropped! Join the fun at the seventh Annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, September 10-14, 2025, live online! Learn more, read bios, see the detailed conference schedule, and buy your pass today at wildwonder.org/25

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Aug 22

We want to help you share the joy of nature journaling! Apply for a Wild Wonder Micro Grant! Applications open 9/1 and are due 9/29. Through this program, we support individuals leading projects that bring nature journaling to new audiences. Visit wildwonder.org/grants to learn more. Please share!

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks for sharing! You wear it so well!

Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jul 27

Join Christian Cooper and Amy Tan—NY Times bestselling authors and avid birders—along with a live ambassador owl, for a special birdy evening. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, 5-9pm, The Foster Museum, Palo Alto, CA, Seating is limited. Tickets and more info: wildwonder.org/foster25

@amytan.bsky.social

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jul 12

Yayyy! Thanks for sharing the joy of journaling with others! 🩷

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The Institute for Bird Populations @instbirdpop.bsky.social · Jun 27

Have a great weekend friends! Stay cool and don't pee in pools! 🪶

Graphic with a photo of a Cooper's Hawk sitting in a bird bath. Text above says "That Awkward moment when you get in the pool and everyone else immediately gets out." A speech bubble from the hawk says: Hey Guys! Come back! I was just kidding about peeing in the pool. I swear!

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jun 13

Yay! Thanks for letting us know! So glad they are useful to you. 🩷

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jun 12

Guess where @johnmuirlaws.com found these epic scissors? The new studio of @wendymacnaughton.bsky.social !! What a thrill to witness the first in-person meeting of these minds! Big thanks to Wendy for opening your door to our impromptu fan club (with @katerutter.bsky.social & @amytan.bsky.social )

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jun 9

What a fantastic nature journaling session with @johnmuirlaws.com hosted by Children & Nature Network. In Jack’s inspiring talk and demo, he studied, drew, and dissected a passionflower. He also shared pages from his first nature journal. Catch the replay on C&NN’s YouTube in about 2 weeks.

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The Institute for Bird Populations @instbirdpop.bsky.social · Jun 9

Here's the clue for this week's #BitOBird game! Can you ID this bird from just this little bit? (Note: we stick to North American birds, if not we’ll tell you.) 1st to reply w/ the correct answer gets bird nerd bragging rights. If you're stumped, we'll post the answer in 2 hrs 🪶

The clue for the #BitOBird game: a close-up photo of a portion of a bird.

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jun 9

Who doesn’t love a free zine? Visit the store link in bio or wildwonder.org/zines for free downloads of 4 different nature zines, including the three you see here!

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 22

Say you’ll BEE there! Early Bird Passes on sale now for the 7th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference–live online September 10-14, 2025.

WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT? Learn more, check out the stellar line up of speakers and teachers, and sign up now at wildwonder.org/25

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join artist, birder, nature lover, and teacher Sofia Gazarian as she hosts #NatureJournalingJune, a month of FREE nature journaling prompts. Bonus: free class on Sketching Birds on 6/28–registration required. Visit wildwonder.org/nj25 for more info and free tutorials.

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 26

Join bestselling author and artist Sushma Hegde @sushmahegde.bsky.social as she hosts #NatureJournalingMay, a month of free nature journaling prompts! Sushma is also teaching a FREE online live class on 5/17/25! Registration required. Learn more and sign up: wildwonder.org/nj25

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Aled Thompson @aledthompson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Apparently it's #invertefest

I haven't done near enough art of them!

A stylised green praying mantis with its body facing sideways and its face facing forward

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 23

Yay! We are so glad to hear that! Thanks for your support and enthusiasm! 🩷

Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 23

Excited to share the trailer for Watershed: Learning That Flows From Nature, a documentary short—featuring John Muir Laws—that tells the story of an inspiring outdoor ed program in Northern California. Film to be released in late 2025. Learn more and watch the trailer: wildwonder.org/watershed

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 22

Say you’ll BEE there! Early Bird Passes on sale now for the 7th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference–live online September 10-14, 2025.

WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT? Learn more, check out the stellar line up of speakers and teachers, and sign up now at wildwonder.org/25

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 22

Learn to Draw and Paint Hummingbirds with John Muir Laws
Live Online: Saturday, May 3, 10am-12pm Pacific* FREE, Registration required. $25 suggested donation. All ages and levels welcome! www.wildwonder.org/events

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Apr 22

The life-changing practice of nature journaling helps you slow down, pay attention, notice more, and appreciate the joy, peace, wonder, and beauty that nature offers us every day. And through this deep appreciation of nature, we can be inspired to take care of this precious planet. wildwonder.org.

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Mar 21

Let’s Draw Trees! with Kate Rutter @katerutter.bsky.social and Cathy Raingarden

4/6/25 9:30-11am Pacific*
FREE but registration required. Suggested donation: $25. Sign up: wildwonder.org/shop

We’ll have a “tree-mendous” time drawing trees together and kick off the #ArborApril challenge!

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Wild Wonder Foundation @wildwonder.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait for the class!

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