NatureArt Lab Blog

Join NatureArt Lab for a once-in-a-lifetime nature tour of Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity. Start the tour by visiting the famous Braulio Carrillo National Park, which is famous for Barva Volcano, and several other dormant volcanoes. 

Then, discover Cahuita National Park on foot and by kayak to spot sloths, monkeys, lizards, and birds in their natural habitat. Next, we’ll journey to Sarapiqui, where you’ll participate in optional whitewater rafting, chocolate tours, and more nature walks.

We’ll also visit the immense Arenal volcano before journeying to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, where you can spot the Green Macaw and more beautiful wildlife.

A major highlight of the tour will be discovering the Osa Peninsula, the most remote, wild and biodiverse region of Central America. Finally, we’ll finish up the tour in Dominical, known for its surfing beaches and forest trails.

Along the way, you’ll experience nature art workshops and get to know like-minded travellers on your tour over delicious meals and activities together. 

Nature has always been my refuge, a sanctuary away from busy day-to-day life. For me, the best nature walks are those that are conducive to being mindful and aware of the my surroundings. This is the philosophy behind NatureArt Lab...

_________________________________________________ Image: Ami Sangani Nature journaling has been a revelation in my wellbeing journey.  During times of adversity, I often immersed myself in the natural world to feel soothed and turned to artists for inspiration.  However until undertaking the nature...

_________________________________________________ Image: "Welcome Swallows at Dusk", print, Dr. Fenja T. Ringl Dr Fenja T. Ringl is a Canberra-based printmaker with a passion for nature-influenced art that reflects Australia’s unique ecological and cultural environments. With a professional background in archaeology, palaeo-ecology...

_________________________________________________ Image: Kookaburra in natural acrylics by Yvonna de Jong Yvonna de Jong is a Canberra based Artist, passionate about nature and caring for our environment. She is a qualified teacher and her preferred medium is acrylic paints. She is...

_________________________________________________ Image: 'Elaeoarpus grandis', Tanya Scharaschkin Dr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist....

Our inaugural journal in the field session kicked off at the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park (forest 20, National Arboretum Canberra) on a rainy Spring Day.  A dedicated trio of journal warriors braved the elements to come together for the love...

_________________________________________________ Image: Banded Bee and Fringe Lily, Anna Voytsekovich Anna Voytsekovich holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Ecology, and a PhD in Botany. She is a professional scientist, scientific illustrator, award-winning botanical artist and wildlife illustrator, and a member...