‘Nature Together – Journalling for Connection and Wellbeing’ Community Nature Journalling Program Overview

Nature Journalling Workshop

Connect with nature, creativity, and your local community

What if you could slow down, step outside, and reconnect—with nature, with creativity, and with others around you?

Join us for a guided nature journalling workshop designed to support wellbeing, curiosity, and community connection.

Nature journalling brings together drawing, observation, and reflective writing to help you notice and appreciate the natural world. These relaxed outdoor sessions invite you to explore your local environment, engage with seasonal change, and develop a creative practice at your own pace.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 24th May 2026
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm

Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Tickets:
$65.00

What You’ll Experience

• Gentle engagement with local nature and green spaces
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through mindful outdoor activity
• Opportunities to connect with others and build community
• A deeper appreciation of local plants, wildlife, and seasonal change
• A growing sense of place and belonging

Why Join?

Wellbeing
Creative outdoor activities support relaxation, mindfulness, and positive mental health.

Community Connection
Small group workshops offer a welcoming space to meet others and build meaningful connections.

Environmental Awareness
Develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of local landscapes and biodiversity.

Creative Confidence
Learn a simple, accessible creative practice you can continue beyond the workshop.

All materials are provided, including your own sketching journal to keep. You’re also welcome to bring along your favourite art materials—such as pens, coloured pencils, or paints.

About Your Guide – Ami Amlani

Originally from the United Kingdom, Ami is a passionate nature journaller. After arriving in Canberra, she discovered nature journalling as a way to connect with place, finding both solace and inspiration in the practice. Her workshops offer a gentle, welcoming introduction to observing and recording the natural world.

Image credits: Ami Amlani

NatureArt Lab Awards

2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT

2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT.