This five-week class welcomes students of all ability levels who want to develop a deeper connection with the natural world through drawing, writing, and observation. Nature journaling is more than making art-it is a way of seeing, thinking, and engaging with the environment through careful attention and curiosity. Using a combination of sketching, ink, watercolor, and annotation, participants will learn to document their observations, ask meaningful questions, and explore connections between art, science, and personal experience. Students will develop skills in observational drawing, page composition, and visual storytelling while incorporating words, numbers, and diagrams to enrich their journal pages. Through guided exercises, we will explore techniques for capturing movement, texture, and environmental changes, from shifting light to seasonal transformations. The focus is not on creating perfect drawings but on using art as a tool to explore and understand the world more deeply. Nature journaling fosters curiosity, gratitude, and a lifelong habit of close observation. Whether you are new to art or looking to refine your practice, this course offers a creative and supportive space to develop your own unique approach to recording the beauty and wonder of nature. Individualized feedback and encouragement will help each student build confidence and a meaningful personal journaling practice. Materials are required. Please contact ceinfo@cocc.edu for a full list.