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Beneficial Beavers: Learning through Art

April 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Happy International Beaver Day! Join us for our second nature journaling session in our Learning Through Art series in partnership with French Creek State Park, where we’ll be shining a spotlight on North America’s largest rodent. Discover the remarkable world of beavers through hands‑on art and nature exploration.

This creative program blends natural history and guided observation to help us understand why beavers are essential ecosystem engineers. Participants will enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment as they nature journal their way through learning about these fascinating mammals and the habitats they transform.

All you need to bring is a notebook or pad of paper, a pencil or pen (materials will also be provided if you don’t have them), and your curiosity. Together we’ll discuss what nature journaling is and how to get started for any beginners, as well as beaver Q&A as we watch for them at Hopewell Lake and linger into the twilight.

This workshop is part of an ongoing series where we will be partnering with a nature journaling ambassador, Michele Murphy, to explore and discover this mindful practice. Wisdom begins in wonder, and we hope this series will inspire you to cultivate curiosity and creativity as you explore and connect with the parks and natural lands around us.

Meet at French Creek State Park near Hopewell Lake (follow the link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/paidLZevCi4TYQVD7)

French Creek State Park is located within the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape, a place-based partnership administered by Natural Lands and funded in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

When

Date:
April 7
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Where

French Creek State Park
843 Park Road
Elverson, PA 19520 United States
Directions
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before you go

  • All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own journals or sketchbook.
  • Other suggested items to bring include art supplies; portable chair or stool; snack/water.
  • This program will be fully outdoors. Please dress in weather-appropriate layers and closed-toe shoes. Prepare for some brief outdoor exploration.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes early for check‑in, if possible.

This event is free; please register through our partner’s website below. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Questions? Please contact us.

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