Nature Journaling on the Farm: Engage, Observe, Illustrate & Document

We are excited to bring Nature Journaling to Gorman Heritage Farm!

Unwind and connect with nature through this relaxing and enjoyable process of documenting the natural world using sketches, poems, and notes. Participants will learn new ways to look at the wonders of nature around them; truly noticing instead of simply seeing.

This class offers the opportunity to slow down and enhance curiosity as you record your observations. No artistic skill needed!

Taught by Ellen Foley, who's love of the land inspires her to create opportunities for others to experience connecting with nature. She has been leading forest bathing programs at various locations in the Cincinnati area for many years and added nature journaling programs in 2023. Ellen is excited about introducing this practice to groups at Gorman Heritage Farm. She has a B.A. in psychology, a master’s in landscape architecture and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide.

Reccomended for particpants 16 years and older.

Materials provided:

Clipboards, paper, and pencils are providedalong with a foldable chair while on site.You are welcome to bring your own supplies, chair or blanket.

What should I wear?

Dress in weather appropriate clothing, including closed-toed shoes. Layers are recommended and a water bottle.

What does the cost of this program cover?

Your ticket to this program covers attendance, basic journaling materials and a foldable chair for use at this 1.5 hour long program.

Non-Member tickets also include the cost of admission to the farm for a day. Please note that because this program runs on Sunday when the farm is closed to the public (except for private classes), this farm admission should be used on another day that the farm is open within the year of 2025.

How much walking will we do?

For this class, we will do less than a mile of walking on a variety of surfaces, including but not limited to gravel, mulch, dirt paths, grassy walkways.

Programs run rain or shine. Dress for the weather if your program takes you outside.

No ticket refunds within 1 week of the program except in the case of Gorman Heritage Farm cancelling the program.

If suspect you may be coming down with a transmissible illness, we ask that you stay home. Thank you for helping us to keep each other healthy and comfortable!

Agritourism Warning: Under Ohio law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if that injury or death results from the inherent risks of that agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, but are not limited to. the risk of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the potential for you as a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.

By signing up and/or attending any of our programs, you are agreeing to the above policies.

Current members of Gorman Heritage Farm: Your name will be checked to verify that you have a current Farm Membership so please use the last name that the membership is under.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati, United States