Episode 17: Melinda Nakagawa – Nature, science, art & heart

‘My mission is to bridge nature, science, art and heart’
– Melinda Nakagawa

Melinda Nakagawa is a scientist, nature connection mentor and nature journal teacher. Melinda has a background in marine biology and brings a scientist’s eye to her nature journal observations. Her work is all about gently guiding others to connect with the natural world by tapping into curiosity and wonder. In this way, Melinda is able to bridge nature, science, art and heart in her work.

Listen to hear more about:

• Melinda’s early nature experiences on her family flower farm.

• Melina’s ‘spark bird’ and how she came to ornithology.

• How sharing our joy of nature with others can be a gift that just might change a person’s life.

• The international community of nature journalers that is growing due to the changes that have happened globally in 2020.

• The benefits of an online format for nature journaling communities.

• How nature journaling in community can be fun and encouraging.

• How to give feedback that encourages and guides others, without focusing on pretty pictures.

• Leaning into the ‘heart’ while nature journaling and how we can begin to go at nature’s pace.

Find Melinda’s work on her website sparkinnature.com. For more information about Melinda’s nature journaling classes visit this page. Join in the virtual meetings of the Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club. 

Thanks for listening!

www.journalingwithnature.com