Hello there!
My name is Bethan. I am an artist and environmental educator. I am passionate about creating connection through nature journaling.
I believe that nature journaling is a practice that is highly beneficial both personally and environmentally, and is accessible to everyone. When you take the time to sit and observe nature with the intention to record what you see, you are creating a deep connection to your environment which will do nothing less than change your perspective on life. Slowing down to notice nature opens your eyes to a new world of wonder and also motivates you to value and take care of this precious world.
In June 2020, I founded International Nature Journaling Week. The purpose of this week is to bring the world-wide community of nature journalers together to explore, share and celebrate our passion for nature. Inspired by the amazing stories shared during International Nature Journaling Week, I created the Journaling With Nature Podcast. Four years on, we have just passed 200,000 downloads and counting!
I am based in Brisbane, Australia. Please email me any time at bethan@journalingwithnature.com if you have questions about nature journaling or if you would like to work together. I am always very happy to hear from you. Let’s observe nature together and connect with the natural world!
Media
To learn more about my story you can explore these media links:
Featured in a story in Moreton Daily: Connecting With Nature Through Art.
Featured in a book Create Naturally: Go Outside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Artists by Schiffer Publishing.
Interviewed on various podcasts:
Talaterra: Episode 66 - Building Bridges.
Pod Buffet: Bethan Burton of Journaling With Nature.
The Drawing Inspiration Podcast: Episode 63 Exploring Curiosity and Nature Journaling.
Journaling With Nature Podcast: Episode 100 Bethan Burton - The Story So Far.
Interviewed on YouTube by Marley Peifer on The Nature Journal Show:
Presented online workshops for:
Sustainable Gardening Australia
Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference (2020; 2021; 2022)
Creative Mornings
Prairie Enthusiasts - Inspired By Resilience Conference
Inside-Outside: Nature Based Educators
International Nature Journaling Week