Nature Journaling Workshop: John Muir Laws
4/17/2026 | Echo Bluff State Park | Eminence, Mo.
Echo Bluff State Park is offering a series of four nature journaling workshops from April to October. These classes are free and suitable for all experience levels. Bring your own journal and your favorite tools for writing and drawing.
Class size is limited, and registration is required.
You have three ways to register:
- Sign up online. Go to icampmo.com and look for activities at Echo Bluff State Park.
- Call the park naturalist at 573-751-1224.
- Email the naturalist at connie.weber@dnr.mo.gov.
Series Schedule:
Each workshop will go from 10 a.m. to noon. You are welcome to attend as many of these classes as you like. Each workshop is a stand-alone class.
| Date | Workshop Title | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | John Muir Laws | Discover John Muir Laws' principles of nature journaling. According to Laws, there are some basic questions that can be answered when observing nature. | Terrapin Station Shelter |
| Jun 19 | Box It All In | Create small framed landscapes with added notes. | Bluff Top Pavilion |
| Sep 18 | Shadows and Shading | Learn how to use shading to give depth to your drawings. | Terrapin Station Shelter |
| Oct 16 | Field Guides and Photos | Not everything has to be done in the field. Sometimes you can take a picture for later. Bring that picture and update your journal now. | Terrapin Station Shelter |
Echo Bluff State Park Contact Information:
- Address: 35244 Echo Bluff Drive, Eminence, Mo.
- Phone number, naturalist: 573-751-1224
- Phone number, main office line: 573-751-5211