Wildflower Hike & Sketch

Explore the spring wildflowers of Meadowbrook through the nuanced lens of an artist. Bring paper and drawing utensils to practice your sketching skills!

Join Programs Coordinator and artist Mari Patis for a unique approach to getting to know what’s blooming at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve!

Learn to identify various spring wildflowers and gain insight into how an artist’s visual sense can help you understand various ways to identify plants. Shape, color and pattern all help in identification and with how to start painting and drawing flowers and plants.

There will be time for doing some field sketching at the end if you’d like to bring a small sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools (paper and pencils will be provided if you forget!). No experience necessary!

Nature Highlights: Spring wildflowers, plant identification.

What to Bring: Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. Paper and drawing supplies are encouraged. Please bring your own water bottle as there is no potable water at this location.

Length: 2 hours

Weather Policy: Rain or shine. Event will be cancelled in inclement weather. No rain date.

Amenities: Accessible outdoor restrooms and parking will be available.