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April 2024
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Nature Journaling at the Marina Library
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Nature Journaling at Santa Cruz Museum
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Drawn into Nature: Spring Birds Nature Journaling.
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Bees and Blossoms: Nature Journal Studio online
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Fountain Pens: Creative Playground
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Spark Journaling Co-working session
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Hand-made books with Melinda at the Marina Library
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Drawn into Nature: Wonder, Creativity & Connection through Nature Journaling
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Upcoming Events

Come explore and connect with nature at one of our in person or virtual events!

  • Spark Journaling Co-working session
    Spark Journaling Co-working session
    Multiple Dates
    Spark Journaling Co-working session
    Sun, Apr 28
    zoom
    Apr 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
    zoom
    Apr 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
    zoom
    Need time to nature journal? Join Melinda with your nature journal!
  • Hand-made books with Melinda at the Marina Library
    Hand-made books with Melinda at the Marina Library
    Hand-made books with Melinda at the Marina Library
    Tue, May 07
    Marina Library
    May 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
    Marina Library, 190 Seaside Cir, Marina, CA 93933, USA
    May 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
    Marina Library, 190 Seaside Cir, Marina, CA 93933, USA
    Join Melinda for an in-person bookbinding workshop to make your own journal. ***Register by calling the Library***
  • Drawn into Nature: Wonder, Creativity & Connection through Nature Journaling
    Drawn into Nature: Wonder, Creativity & Connection through Nature Journaling
    Multiple Dates
    Drawn into Nature: Wonder, Creativity & Connection through Nature Journaling
    Thu, May 09
    Virtual on Zoom
    May 09, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Virtual on Zoom
    May 09, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Virtual on Zoom
    Get started with nature journaling, or jumpstart your existing practice! Join this interactive session with Melinda Nakagawa.
  • Nature Journaling in Greece with Melinda Nakagawa
    Nature Journaling in Greece with Melinda Nakagawa
    Nature Journaling in Greece with Melinda Nakagawa
    Sat, May 25
    Lagou Raxi Country Hotel
    May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jun 01, 2024, 12:00 PM
    Lagou Raxi Country Hotel, Lavkos 370 06, Greece
    May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jun 01, 2024, 12:00 PM
    Lagou Raxi Country Hotel, Lavkos 370 06, Greece
    Travel Pelion, Greece with your Sensory Scrapbook (aka Nature journal) Spend a week exploring Pelion Greece, with joyful wonder and recording your experiences in your journal for lasting memories.
  • Wander in Wonder Sierra Retreat with Melinda
    Wander in Wonder Sierra Retreat with Melinda
    Wander in Wonder Sierra Retreat with Melinda
    Sun, Jul 14
    Sierra City
    Jul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT – Jul 19, 2024, 11:00 AM PDT
    Sierra City, 35400 CA-49, Sierra City, CA 96124, USA
    Jul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT – Jul 19, 2024, 11:00 AM PDT
    Sierra City, 35400 CA-49, Sierra City, CA 96124, USA
    Wander in Wonder: Nature Journaling for heartfelt connection to the natural world
  • Wander in Wonder: Nature Journaling for heartfelt connection to the natural world
    Sun, Jul 14
    Sierra City
    Jul 14, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Jul 19, 2024, 12:00 PM PDT
    Sierra City, 35400 CA-49, Sierra City, CA 96124, USA
    Jul 14, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Jul 19, 2024, 12:00 PM PDT
    Sierra City, 35400 CA-49, Sierra City, CA 96124, USA
    Spend a week at the Sierra Nevada Field Campus with Melinda Nakagawa, exploring the Sierran nature with an open-hearted, playful and manner. Creatively capture your nature encounters in a nature journal with ease.
  • Fountain Pens: Creative Playground
    Fountain Pens: Creative Playground
    Membership Offer
    Fountain Pens: Creative Playground
    Wed, Apr 24
    Zoom
    Apr 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Apr 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Stop thinking about using a fountain pen. Break it out of the box and grab your ink and let's start playing! This is not a lecture, but low-stress, playful and encouraging atmosphere to practice. Let's break the inertia and BEGIN now.
  • Bees and Blossoms: Nature Journal Studio online
    Bees and Blossoms: Nature Journal Studio online
    Multiple Dates
    Bees and Blossoms: Nature Journal Studio online
    Sun, Apr 21
    Zoom
    Apr 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Zoom
    Apr 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Zoom
    Join Melinda to nature journal together with others. Learn and practice new skills and ways of seeing nature on a different topic each month.
  • Nature Journaling at Santa Cruz Museum
    Wed, Apr 10
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
    Apr 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
    Apr 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
    Join Melinda for an in-person workshop to get started with nature journaling or practice developing your skills. ***Register by calling the Museum of Natural History***
  • Nature Journaling at the Marina Library
    Nature Journaling at the Marina Library
    Multiple Dates
    Nature Journaling at the Marina Library
    Sat, Apr 06
    Marina Library
    Apr 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Marina Library, 190 Seaside Cir, Marina, CA 93933, USA
    Apr 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Marina Library, 190 Seaside Cir, Marina, CA 93933, USA
    Join Melinda for an in-person workshop to get started with nature journaling or practice developing your skills. ***Register by calling the Library***
  • Wildflower Wonder:Journaling nature at Garland Park
    Wildflower Wonder:Journaling nature at Garland Park
    Wildflower Wonder:Journaling nature at Garland Park
    Sat, Mar 16
    Garland Ranch Park, Carmel Valley
    Mar 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Garland Ranch Park, Carmel Valley, 700 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA
    Mar 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Garland Ranch Park, Carmel Valley, 700 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA
    Come to Garland Park, Carmel Valley, CA to explore wildflowers with wonder and joy, and nature journal your experience. With Melinda Nakagawa
  • What's NEXT for Your Spirituality Conference
    What's NEXT for Your Spirituality Conference
    What's NEXT for Your Spirituality Conference
    Tue, Mar 05
    Zoom
    Mar 05, 2024, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Mar 05, 2024, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    This 1- day action planning conference is designed to provide a deep dive into 6 key areas of your spirituality that contribute to holistic entrepreneurship. Get your ticket now!
  • Create your Nurturing Practice
    Create your Nurturing Practice
    Create your Nurturing Practice
    Mon, Feb 05
    Mingle! Virtual Office
    Feb 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Mingle! Virtual Office
    Feb 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Mingle! Virtual Office
    What do you want to nurture this year? A person, a furry friend, a hobby or garden? Join me in the Mingle! Coworking Community Office to start taking action on Nurturing this year. You'll identify your subject, connect, get curious, make a plan, and create space to nurture.
  • Create your Nurturing Practice
    Create your Nurturing Practice
    Create your Nurturing Practice
    Thu, Jan 25
    Mingle! Virtual Office
    Jan 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mingle! Virtual Office
    Jan 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mingle! Virtual Office
    What do you want to nurture this year? A person, a furry friend, a hobby or garden? Join me in the Mingle! Coworking Community Office to start taking action on Nurturing this year. You'll identify your subject, connect, get curious, make a plan, and create space to nurture.
  • Nature Journaling with Melinda and MBNJC
    Nature Journaling with Melinda and MBNJC
    Membership Offer
    Nature Journaling with Melinda and MBNJC
    Sun, Jan 21
    Zoom
    Jan 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PST
    Zoom
    Jan 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PST
    Zoom
    Let's nature journal together! I'll introduce a topic to practice, you'll have solo journaling time indoors or outside, then sharing time at the end.
  • Draw into Nature: Wonder, Creativity and Connection through Nature Journaling
    Draw into Nature: Wonder, Creativity and Connection through Nature Journaling
    Membership Offer
    Draw into Nature: Wonder, Creativity and Connection through Nature Journaling
    Thu, Jan 11
    Zoom
    Jan 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Jan 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Get started with nature journaling!
  • Nature Journal Studio: Mushrooms
    Nature Journal Studio: Mushrooms
    Nature Journal Studio: Mushrooms
    Wed, Jan 10
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
    Jan 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
    Jan 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
    In-person nature journaling session led by Melinda- ***Register with the Museum- details below***
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