Nature Jounraling with Steph:
A Monthly Nature Study Membership

Nature Journaling with Steph
$5.00
Every month
$54.00
Every year

Discover a new seasonal nature study each month through art, observation, and creative learning. Every printable lesson includes nature study resources, art instruction, journaling prompts, reference materials, and engaging activities designed to be flexible for all ages. Perfect for homeschool families, lifelong learners, and anyone who loves the natural world.

✓ New seasonal nature study & art lesson every month
✓ Nature Journaling Guide
✓ 7 Elements of Art Guide & Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorials
✓ 20% Shop Discount
✓ Member-exclusive freebies & special offers
Preview pages from the Wild Berries nature journaling lesson featuring berry illustrations, nature study information, journaling prompts, and art activities.

Inside Nature Journaling with Steph

July’s Lesson: Seed Dispersal

This month, we’ll learn all about seed dispersal!

We’ll also explore mood in art and how to incorporate these ideas into our nature journaling practice.

Topics include:

  • Lesson on Scale & Proportion in Art

  • Nature Journaling Prompts

  • Art Challenge

  • Seed Dispersal Nature Study

  • Reference Materials & Activities

  • Reading List & Crossword Puzzle

I’ve also included a variety of seed and seed dispersal resources to inspire your nature study and journaling.

Coming Soon!

August's Nature Journaling with Steph lesson explores the tropical rainforest and how artists use layering to create depth and dimension. Discover rainforest ecosystems through nature study, journaling prompts, and creative art challenges.

Here are the topics I have in mind for upcoming lessons:

Beetles / Illustrating Shiny Surfaces
Foxes / Limited Palette
Whales / Negative Space
Rotting Log / Cross-Section Illustration
Meadow / Folk Art
Insects / Contour Drawing
Forest & Woodlands / Pencil Drawing
Night Sky / Monochromatic
Soil / Earth Tones

Everything Included With Your Membership

In addition to this month’s lesson ($10.00 value), your subscription will also include several additional downloads including bonus content! Here’s what is currently available…

June’s Lesson: Nocturnal Animals…$10.00 Value
May’s Lesson: Wildberries…$7.50 Value
May’s Bonus: Strawberry Nature Study…$5.00 Value
7 Elements of Art…$10.00 Value
Nature Journaling Guide….$3.50 Value
Phenology Wheel Template and Guide….$3.50 Value
How to Draw Step-By-Step Tutorials….$3.50 Value

You’ll also have access to member exclusive freebies and special offers. PLUS a 20% off shop discount code!

A new topic and lesson will be uploaded each month. I aim to have lessons uploaded by mid-month and will send an email to let you know when it’s available.

I’ll keep the previous month’s lesson available as well - just in case you missed it :)

Explore Past Nature Journaling with Steph Lessons

Want to explore a favorite topic or catch up on past lessons? Individual Nature Journaling with Steph lessons are available anytime in the shop. Each lesson combines nature study, art instruction, journaling prompts, and creative activities designed for curious learners of all ages.

Nature Journaling Lessons
Mockup of the Nature Journaling with Steph seed dispersal lesson cover alongside sample interior pages.
Seed Dispersal
$10.00

In this lesson, we’ll learn all about seed dispersal!

We'll discover the many ways plants spread their seeds, from wind and water to animals, gravity, and explosive seed pods, then apply what we've learned through nature journaling and illustration.

We’ll also explore scale and proportion in art and how to incorporate these concepts into our nature journaling practice.

Topics include:

  • Lesson on Scale & Proportion in Art

  • Nature Journaling Prompts

  • Art Challenge

  • Seed Dispersal Nature Study

  • Reference Materials & Activities

  • Reading List & Crossword Puzzle

I’ve also included a variety of seed and seed dispersal resources to inspire your nature study and journaling.

Here’s what’s included in the 55+ page digital download:
Nature Journaling Prompts
Lessons on Scale & Proportion in Art
Tips on How to Create Scale & Proportion in Your Art
Art Challenge: Illustrating a Seeds Journey
Applying What We’ve Learned in Our Nature Journal

Seed Dispersal Nature Study Resources:
Reading List
Lesson on Seed Dispersal Methods
Details on Each Dispersal Type: Wind, Animal, Water, Gravity, Explosive
A Collection of Seeds Poster
Types of Seeds
Anatomy of a Dicot Seed & a Monocot Seed
Various Anatomy & Life Cycle Posters
Seed Sorting Activity
Seed Scavenger Hunt Activity
Crossword Puzzle
Public Domain Poetry
Art Studies
How to Draw Pages

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What is Nature Journaling with Steph?

Nature Journaling with Steph is a monthly membership subscription that explores the art of nature journaling with a new subject each month.

We’ll explore different elements and principles of art through tutorials, exercises, challenges, and experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. I’ll also include some of my resources to help inspire and expand upon the lesson.

On top of the regular monthly lessons, you’ll have access to the Nature Jounaling Guide, Phenology Wheel Guide & Template, How to Draw Collections, and bonus lessons. All for just $5 each month!

You can learn more and subscribe here: https://www.stephaniehathawaydesigns.com/naturejournalingwithsteph

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TERMS OF USE:

Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.

Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.

A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/

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Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals
$10.00

In this lesson, we’ll learn all about nocturnal animals!

We’ll also explore mood in art and how to incorporate these ideas into our nature journaling practice.

Topics include:

  • Lesson on Mood in Art

  • Nature Journaling Prompts

  • Art Challenge: Capture the Mood of the Night

  • Nocturnal Animals Nature Study

  • Nocturnal Animal Adaptations

  • Reference Materials & Activities

  • Reading List & Crossword Puzzle

I’ve also included a variety of nocturnal animal resources to inspire your nature study and journaling.

Here’s what’s included in the 45+ page digital download:

Nature Journaling Prompts

Lesson on Mood in Art

Examples of Mood in Art

Revisiting the Elements of Art: Color, Light & Value

Art Challenge: Capture the Mood of the Night

Applying What We’ve Learned in Your Nature Journal

Nocturnal Animals Nature Study Resources:

Reading List

What Are Nocturnal Animals?

Why Animals Are Active at Night

Nocturnal vs. Crepuscular vs. Diurnal Guide

Nocturnal Animal Adaptations

Night Vision, Echolocation & Sensory Systems

Nighttime Behavior & Ecology

Sound Mapping Activity

Observation Report Sheet

Crossword Puzzle

Art Study

Public Domain Art & Poetry

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What is Nature Journaling with Steph?

Nature Journaling with Steph is a monthly membership subscription that explores the art of nature journaling with a new subject each month.

We’ll explore different elements and principles of art through tutorials, exercises, challenges, and experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. I’ll also include some of my resources to help inspire and expand upon the lesson.

On top of the regular monthly lessons, you’ll have access to the Nature Jounaling Guide, Phenology Wheel Guide & Template, How to Draw Collections, and bonus lessons. All for just $5 each month!

You can learn more and subscribe here: https://www.stephaniehathawaydesigns.com/naturejournalingwithsteph

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TERMS OF USE:

Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.

Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.

A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/

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Nature Journaling Summer Bundle
Nature Journaling Summer Bundle
$24.00

Bundle and save! This collection includes three full summer themed Nature Journaling with Steph lessons.

These lessons are designed for all ages. I’ve included activities suitable for preschool and elementary students, with plenty of flexibility to adapt everything for older children. The lessons are meant to grow with your children over the years.

Each lesson includes thoughtful journaling prompts, helpful tips, creative art challenges, and guided nature study. We’ll explore summer themes through observation and reflection.

You’ll receive a PDF document with a link to a Google Drive folder containing all three files.

This bundle includes 100+ pages of content, featuring three full lessons bundled together at a 20% discount. Each lesson is also available for individual purchase in my shop.

Included in this collection:
🌳 Trees
🏖️ At the Beach
🐍 Snakes & Reptiles

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Nature Journaling with Steph is a monthly membership subscription that explores the art of nature journaling with a new subject each month.

We’ll explore different elements and principles of art through tutorials, exercises, challenges, and experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. I’ll also include some of my resources to help inspire and expand upon the lesson.

On top of the regular monthly lessons, you’ll have access to the Nature Jounaling Guide, Phenology Wheel Guide & Template, How to Draw Collections, and bonus lessons. All for just $5 each month!

You can learn more and subscribe here: https://www.stephaniehathawaydesigns.com/naturejournalingwithsteph

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TERMS OF USE:
Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.

Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.

A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/

Read more →
Wild Berries
Wild Berries
$10.00

In this lesson, we’ll learn all about berries!

We’ll also explore botanical illustration and how to incorporate it into our nature journaling practice.

Topics include:

  • Lesson on Botanical Illustration

  • Revisiting the Element of Art: Line

  • Nature Journaling Prompts

  • Art Challenge

  • Berry Nature Study

I’ve also included a lot of berry-themed resources to inspire your nature study and journaling.

Here’s what’s included in the 45+ page digital download:
Nature Journaling Prompts
Lesson on Botanical Illustration
Examples of Botanical Illustration
Revisiting the Element of Art: Line
Art Challenge: Create a Botanical Illustration
Applying What We’ve Learned in Your Nature Journal

Wild Berry Nature Study Resources:
Reading List
What Are Berries?
The Function of Fruit
Wild Berries Poster
Wild Berries Info + Flash Cards
Anatomy of Cranberries + Strawberry Plants
Berry Dissection Activity
Berry Ecology
Berry Life Cycle
Crossword
Art Study
Public Domain Poetry

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What is Nature Journaling with Steph?

Nature Journaling with Steph is a monthly membership subscription that explores the art of nature journaling with a new subject each month.

We’ll explore different elements and principles of art through tutorials, exercises, challenges, and experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. I’ll also include some of my resources to help inspire and expand upon the lesson.

On top of the regular monthly lessons, you’ll have access to the Nature Jounaling Guide, Phenology Wheel Guide & Template, How to Draw Collections, and bonus lessons. All for just $5 each month!

You can learn more and subscribe here: https://www.stephaniehathawaydesigns.com/naturejournalingwithsteph

——————————————————————————————

TERMS OF USE:

Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.

Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.

A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/

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Spring Rain
Spring Rain
$7.50

In this lesson, we’ll learn all about rain and water! We’ll also explore techniques for illustrating water.

Topics include:

  • Lessons on Illustrating Water

  • Step-by-step Instructions

  • Nature Journaling Prompts

  • Art Challenge

  • Rain & Water Nature Study

I’ve also included a lot of rain and water-themed resources to inspire your nature study and journaling.

Here’s what’s included in the 30+ page digital download:
Nature Journaling Prompts
Lesson on Illustrating Water
Examples of Water in Art
Illustrating Water Step-by-Step Tutorials: Droplets, Ripples, Reflections, & Waves
Art Challenge: Create a Spring Rain Scene
Applying What We’ve Learned in Your Nature Journal

Nature Study Resources:
Reading List
What is Water?
What Causes Rain?
How Clouds Form
Catch the Rain Activity
The Water Cycle
Transpiration
Vernal Pools
Crossword
Art Study
Public Domain Poetry

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What is Nature Journaling with Steph?

Nature Journaling with Steph is a monthly membership subscription that explores the art of nature journaling with a new subject each month.

We’ll explore different elements and principles of art through tutorials, exercises, challenges, and experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. I’ll also include some of my resources to help inspire and expand upon the lesson.

On top of the regular monthly lessons, you’ll have access to the Nature Jounaling Guide, Phenology Wheel Guide & Template, How to Draw Collections, and bonus lessons. All for just $5 each month!

You can learn more and subscribe here: https://www.stephaniehathawaydesigns.com/naturejournalingwithsteph

——————————————————————————————

TERMS OF USE:

Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.

Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.

A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/I

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