WHITEFIELD — During school vacation week, Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association will offer a nature journal workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Sheepscot General, 98 Townhouse Road. A snow date is scheduled for Feb. 18.

As part of SVCA’s Art & Nature year, the association will introduce this family activity as a way to further appreciate the natural world around us. Keeping a nature journal is a great way to stay connected to the natural world through a combination of art, writing and science, according to a news release from the assocation. Keeping a field journal also develops and reinforces the most important science process skills — observation, questioning and documentation. Recording the seasons, the coming and goings of birds and other animals, keeping track of weather (like how much snow fell during the last snow storm), watching the leaves change color or the buds burst are just some examples of things to keep track of in a journal. Those who attend do not have to be an artist or a writer to have fun observing the natural world. This workshop is designed for all ages and families. Time will be spent talking about the benefits of nature journaling, playing some drawing and observation games, and then making journals to be taken home. Supplies for making a journal will be provided, though those who attend can bring their favorite drawing utensils.

Children 7 and younger should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Registration is required through the SVCA at svca@sheepscot.org or 586-5616, and numbers are limited. To help plan for supplies, people are asked to sign up by Feb. 10.

For more information, call the office at 586-5616 or visit www.sheepscot.org.

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