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\n From August 6th to August 28th\, 2025\, youth ages 6 and up are invited to explore the outdoors\, discover local wildlife\, and grow their creative skills through the art of nature journaling. Sessions are held twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays\, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.\, and are designed to blend hands-on environmental learning with artistic expression.
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\n All materials are provided free of charge thanks to support from CU Maurice River and the National Park Service&rsquo\;s Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. This program aims to inspire a lifelong connection to the Maurice River&rsquo\;s unique natural values and to foster a sense of place in the next generation of Down Jersey stewards. \;At the end of the course\, each participant will contribute a final journal entry to the WheatonArts Urban Oasis\, an interconnected system of upland pollinator spaces and rain gardens. Students are expected to attend both days each week\, and parents are welcome to join in
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\n Wednesdays - Nature Walks
\n Each Wednesday\, students venture into local natural spaces along with CU Maurice River Program Coordinator Julia Wiberg and volunteer educators. Through sensory exploration\, scientific observation\, and guided journaling\, kids will learn about plants\, animals\, habitats\, and ecosystems&mdash\;all while playing and discovering in the great outdoors.
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\n Thursdays - Studio Time
\n On Thursdays\, students gather at WheatonArts for an art session led by instructor Linda Robinson. Here\, field sketches and outdoor discoveries are transformed into full nature journal entries. Using a variety of techniques\, students will refine their drawings\, add notes and observations\, and bring their pages to life with creativity and curiosity.