Event Description: Join The Boulder Watershed Collective and CU’s Masters of the Environment graduate students on a short, easy-paced hike (~2 miles) to quiet the mind and sketch the intricacies and landscapes of pine forest ecosystems. Korey McQuaide, a Masters of the Environment graduate student, artist, and naturalist will lead the group along the Switzerland Trail, stopping along the way to to observe and sketch unique characteristics of mixed-conifer forests as he demonstrates how to note key features of the environment in these journal entries. This event is open to everyone, and is great for kids 3rd grade and up, or anyone wanting to learn beginner sketching and/or journaling skills. Sketching and journaling materials will be provided. **This event is in-person. We advise any individual who is unvaccinated to please wear a mask at this event. 

 When: Saturday, August 14th, 2021 from 8:30-10:00am

Where: Park & meet at the trailhead at the intersection of Switzerland Trail & Gold Hill Road

Please register here by AUGUST 12th, so we can ensure we provide enough materials: https://www.boulderwatershedcollective.com/events-2/naturejournals