Mirja is an illustrator, nature guide and author from the Netherlands. In her nature journal, Mirja enjoys paying close attention to the rhythm of the seasons, tuning into her senses and noticing the subtle changes that can be observed in nature throughout the year.
 

Listen to hear more about:

• Mirja’s first nature journal.
• Nature journaling in the Netherlands.
• The interconnection between language and place.
• Mirja’s new book Natuur Journalen.
• Sketching outdoors in all seasons.
• How Mirja’s nature journal motivation has changed over the years.
• Connecting children with nature at an early age.
• How nature stories begin to unfold when we are curious and pay attention.
• Colours in nature and how this gives a sense of rhythm to the year.
• Sounds in relation to the time of the year.

Learn more about Mirja and her work on her website: Mirja Nature Art. 

Connect with Mirja on Instagram @mirja_natureart and Facebook Mirja Nature Art.

If you would like to purchase Mirja’s book you can find it here: Natuur Journalen.

To see some of the pages that Mirja spoke about during our conversation, click here. 

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