Nature journaling in Strathcona Provincial Park

Written By Nicole Warrington

The clouds rolled in over Battleship Lake after a sunny morning of hiking through the meadows and forest of Strathcona Provincial Park. I sat at the giant picnic table overlooking the lake to create in my nature journal.  By this point, I'd already seen a bear, observed a sweet little Downey woodpecker, had mindful moments at the rushing creeks, and eaten lunch in a clearing alone (while thinking about the cougar sighting signs I'd seen 😳)

Our family spends a lot of time in this park, skiing in the winter and hiking and camping in the summer. My memories are layered through the seasons. I wasn't quite ready for a swim yet this season. I enjoyed my journaling and then had a long chat with some other hikers, before I returned to the trailhead where I did a sketch of Mt Albert Edward. 

I added a few more details to the page when I got home by using my photos as references.

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Nicole Warrington

I am an artist and educator on Vancouver Island, Canada. My art is deeply inspired by my connection to the landscape and the natural world. I am passionate about using creativity as a practice in mindfulness and self-care. Creativity has been an important part of my healing process during different phases of my life, including my ongoing recovery from a brain injury in 2022.

Trained in Fine Arts, Art History, and Elementary Education, I love teaching watercolour and journaling to local and international communities. I currently host an online art membership called The Calm Waters Collective, where we paint, journal and connect with each other through lessons and live calls. I also enjoy trail running, backpacking, skiing, and yoga, and exploring the island with my husband and two daughters.

http://www.nicolewarrington.com
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