Karen is a nature enthusiast who uses creativity as a way to connect with the natural world. For Karen, nature journaling is a tool for both relaxation and learning. She is a lifelong learner who lets her curiosity guide her towards new discoveries in both nature and art.

Listen to hear more about:

• How our senses can connect us to memories of our time spent in nature.
• The wildlife pathway behind Karen’s home and the myriad visitors that pass by at different times of the year.
• The story behind the title of Karen’s blog I am Chasing Butterflies.
• Karen’s thoughts on nature journaling for relaxation.
• Fostering creativity by creating an accessible and inspiring creative space and making use of ‘pockets of time’. 
• Connecting with community through nature and art.
• Natural discoveries Karen has been documenting lately.
• Karen’s hopes for connecting others with nature journaling in the future. 

Find out more about Karen and her creative projects on her website https://iamchasingbutterflies.wordpress.com.

Connect with Karen on Instagram @iamchasingbutterflies.

Watch the video that Karen created for International Nature Journaling Week  where she shares what nature journaling means to her: What does nature journaling mean to you?

To watch the video of Karen’s wildlife pathway and all her animal visitors, click here: Wildlife of Sammamish.

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