Join Parks Canada Marine Biologist, Katrina Kushneryk and artist Bea Martin for Nature Journaling - Animal Signs. The beaches are home to many creatures, marine and terrestrial, and whilst we can’t always see them, there will be signs! You will learn about animal tracks and clues, and since it’s whale fest, we will highlight connections on the beach to the whales just offshore!
Nature journaling consists of capturing our observations about the natural world from direct observation. It is a multidisciplinary activity that uses pictures, words, and numbers and that includes curricular tie-ins for science & the arts! You do not need to be an artist to keep a nature journal. All you need is a pencil and a sketchbook... and curiosity!
About the instructor Bea Martin:
Bea is a science illustrator (CMI, certified medical illustrator), visual storyteller, and the recipient of the 2024 Richmond Arts Award in Arts Education. With a multidisciplinary background in art and science, Bea loves observing and sketching wildlife directly. As an educator, she shares her passion for the natural world with her students and supports their creativity, curiosity, and artistic development with genuine curiosity and endless enthusiasm.
This event is outdoors on the beach and rocks; suitable footwear is recommended. Remember to leave your dog at home. There is currently a dog prohibition for the coastal areas and trails between Green Point Rocks and the Willowbrea Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This includes Wickaninnish Beach and the Kwisitis Visitor Centre. For more information: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/chiens-dogs
Family-friendly, children must be supervised by an adult.
Art Supplies, you can bring your own or a limited amount will be available to borrow
Suggested art supplies for activity: 2B graphite pencils, 8.5 x 5.5 in paper sketch book, Water soluble colour pencils (brand CRAYOLA works well), magnifying lenses, transparent ruler.
Free
Location: Wickaninnish Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Park at Kʷisitis Visitor Centre