SHNJC at Eaton Canyon, 1st Thursday (Feb - Jun 2025)

Eaton Canyon. Surrounding the Eaton Canyon Nature Center are abundant California native plants that reflect our beloved local hillsides! A truly special garden with wildlife lurking at nearly every turn, there is so much to look closely at and discover! The Nature Center can also be a place to sketch reptiles and the preserved wildlife displays, in the event of inclement weather.

1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107. Dress accordingly for the weather; hiking type shoes for uneven terrain. Park near the Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Bring a very lightweight portable stool or sit-pad, water and your journal supplies. Meet at the flagpole; please allow sufficient time to find parking and walk to the flagpole. Restroom Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, open at 8:30 am; closed Monday.

9:15am: ARRIVE EARLY, Meet at the Flag Pole in front of the Nature Center.

9:30am: Meet and Greet starts promptly at 9:30am.

· Review/share what you have been working on. What do you want to work on?

· An optional drawing prompt topic will be suggested; you can observe, draw, journal anything you are interested in!

9:45am: Find a spot to quietly observe. Fill your journal with observations and content.

11:10am: Collect your belongings and return to group.

11:15am-11:30am: Share your observations with the group.

Terri Mando is a retired Aerospace and IT Professional.

In 2018 she took some "art classes" and was drawn toward nature subjects. She learned about Nature Journaling through JohnMuirLaws.com and studied Jack Laws' books and took classes.

Unable to find local Nature Journaling Clubs, she started a club in 2020. In 2024, she became a Wild Wonder Foundation Ambassador and has done outreach events to share her enthusiasm of Nature Journaling with the community. Her goal is to get people outdoors, slow down and to connect more deeply with nature.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, United States