Flower Dissection: cut apart, sketch, write, wonder
WHEN:
February 15, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
WHERE:
It’s that time of year when flowers are cut off of plants in masses, put in vases, and are destined to wilt on table vases… So let’s CHOP EM UP instead and see what we can learn! Love or hate Valentine’s day, this should be a fantastic event for the naturalist in you.
Special request: If you can bring a flower to this event please let me know so that I don’t overbuy. DM me with what type of flower you think you might bring (we’ll want a variety). If you aren’t able to bring any, consider donating $3-$5…but still come if you aren’t able to—no is is keeping tabs! Wishlist: I’m particularly looking for 3-4 white carnations so we can do a rad science experiment.
DETAILS:
Where are we meeting?
– Middleton Library. We’ll be in a meeting room downstairs-ask a librarian if you can’t find it.
– Middleton Library. We’ll be in a meeting room downstairs-ask a librarian if you can’t find it.
Is this location accessible?
– Yes
– Yes
What is nature journaling?
– When nature journaling, you document what you see, hear, feel, and wonder using pictures, words, and numbers. People nature journal to show love and attention to nature, to reignite childlike-curiosity, to practice mindfulness, to explore their city’s natural spaces, and to get excited about conservation.
– When nature journaling, you document what you see, hear, feel, and wonder using pictures, words, and numbers. People nature journal to show love and attention to nature, to reignite childlike-curiosity, to practice mindfulness, to explore their city’s natural spaces, and to get excited about conservation.
Who should come?
– Everyone! Children included, though they should be accompanied by an adult. No drawing experience needed.
– Everyone! Children included, though they should be accompanied by an adult. No drawing experience needed.
What should I bring?
– Pencil and paper, or anything fancier.
– SPECIAL FOR THIS EVENT: bring a flower or flowers, or consider donating $3-$5, see above.
– Pencil and paper, or anything fancier.
– SPECIAL FOR THIS EVENT: bring a flower or flowers, or consider donating $3-$5, see above.
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The Madison Nature Journal Club is cohosted by Amy Schleser and the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.
The Madison Nature Journal Club is cohosted by Amy Schleser and the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.
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