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Penwood State Park

560 Simsbury Rd
Bloomfield, 06002 United States

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Event Type: Arts/Crafts

Audience: Everyone

Organizer: Clare Cain

Event Description
A stack of notebook papers are held up against a wooded background. Colorful watercolor illustrations of small brownish mushrooms, a goldfinch, a witchhazel branch, and a branch which has had a labyrinth carved into the wood. Text fills the white space between the images describing the images.

A page from Emma Aiken’s nature journal.

Join Emma Aiken, New England Trail (NET) Artist-in-Residence, for a hike and nature journaling adventure on the trail! Emma has been spending her residency creating gorgeous watercolors while hiking along the NET. CFPA Trails Intern, Julia Sonen, will be joining her for the two hour workshop which is open to all ages.

The workshop will include a short ramble, and will focus on observing the forest around us. Please wear appropriate footwear and pack snacks, water, hat, bug spray, sunblock and anything else you need to spend a comfortable few hours in the woods. Also, please bring a notebook, watercolors, pens, brushes and any other journaling supplies you are inspired to being along. Limited art supplies provided.

Space is limited for this event. Please register below, no drop-ins. Registration will close 12 hours before the event. Email jsonen@ctwoodlands.org with any questions.

There is no cost associated with this workshop.