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Weekly Prompt No. 2: String Safari
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Weekly Prompt No. 2: String Safari

Let's go on safari with these four quick steps to nature journal wherever you are

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Susannah Fisher
Feb 24, 2023
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Hiya! One of my favorite nature journalers, John Muir Laws, teaches an activity he calls String Safari. I love this technique because it really helps me focus plus it’s an “ice breaker” for when you’re at a loss to get started. Just set up your string, plunk yourself down on the ground, and start observing!

sketchbook page illustrating the steps to String Safari

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