Nature Journaling at Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve

Join Jessica for a peaceful morning of nature journaling at Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve! Everyone is welcome—whether you’re new to nature journaling or have kept journals for years.

Nature journaling is a practice of recording your observations, thoughts, and questions about the natural world through a mix of drawing, writing, and even numbers. It encourages you to use all your senses—seeing patterns you hadn’t noticed before, hearing new sounds, feeling the breeze or bark textures, and smelling the scent of nearby plants. By slowing down and tuning in, we begin to deepen our awareness and connection to the environment around us.

October is a wonderful time to visit Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve, a 46-acre wetland landscape in Back Creek Valley, Berkeley County, WV. Once marshy farmland, the preserve now features restored ponds and marshes, making it a haven for migrating and nesting waterfowl. Trails along the marsh and creek edges offer opportunities to spot wetland birds and enjoy the vibrant fall colors, especially in the open meadow.

We’ll begin at the preserve entrance/the parking lot with a brief introduction, then explore the marsh edges at your own pace, observing birds and the seasonal scenery. Afterward, we’ll regroup to share observations, discuss what we’ve seen, and reflect on the highlights of this autumnal landscape.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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