Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Swinging Bridge Picnic Area
The days are getting shorter again, and I hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Sunset will be around 7:30 at the beginning of September, so I moved back to our regular timing to take advantage of the daylight.
At the August get together, we decided to meet at the Swinging Bridge Picnic Area. The last time we were here as a group was August 6 of last year, so if you still have your notes from that session, dig up those old journals (or possibly old pictures?). It would be interesting to compare what we found a year ago with what’s there now, and also what is different in general between August and September.
September marks the 2nd Anniversary of the Yosemite Nature Journaling Group, which was started in 2024! It seems like a good time to reflect on what we’ve been doing so far, and what other things we might like to explore as a group in the future. Have a little think about it ahead of time, and let’s plan to discuss some things we’d like to try for the upcoming year!
What to Expect:
Bring:
- Something to write with and on. I’ll try to have some extra stuff if you forget, but a bit of printer paper and a pen or pencil is just fine! The goal here is to slow down and observe, wonder, and record our insights and questions on paper.
- Clothing layers to be ready for whatever the weather is going to throw at us.
- Something to sit on (optional) – note that this location has picnic tables and benches, so this may be even less of a desire than some other locations, but if you want to move around, it could still come in handy, though finding a spot on a rock, log, or on the ground is also certainly an option.
- Insect repellent? (also optional) I am much calmer when not being swarmed or bitten by the winged vampires, so I’ll try to have some to share.
- Your Curiosity and Wonder.