SAVE THE DATE: Seventh Annual
Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference
September 10-14, 2025

Sweat Bee on Aster Flower by John Muir Laws

The Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference–the largest international event of its kind–is an annual event that gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, and wonder to share ideas, learn from each other, support each other, inspire each other, and have fun together in nature’s beauty. 

Sharpen your pencils! Your Pass includes access to 30 classes, panels, and talks, and you can look forward to learning from more than 30 teachers, journalers, writers, artists, authors, and thought leaders in nature, nature journaling, nature writing, visual thinking, and conservation.


“This conference was beyond wonderful. I was so impressed by the speakers, and I learned so much about so many different aspects of journaling in nature.”

“My start in nature journaling and drawing came through workshops with John Muir Laws, president of the Wild Wonder Foundation. I not only learned to draw, I discovered I could live more deeply in the moment, with curiosity, awe, and gratitude. It was restorative in a time of turmoil. I hope you can join me and share the joy.”


—Amy Tan, avid nature journaler, birder, bird artist, bestselling author, and speaker at our 2025 Conference

Apply to Volunteer at the 2025 Conference

Are you a Zoom-savvy journaler who would like to become part of our volunteer team? We are now taking applications for volunteer moderators to help us run the 30+ sessions during the conference. You will be required to volunteer for three sessions and attend our volunteer training program. Volunteers will receive free attendance to the conference and your volunteer pass will also include access to the conference recordings through April 30, 2025.

Applications are due by June 1 and we will notify all applicants by June 20.

Apply to Teach at the 2025 Conference

DEADLINE: Teacher applications were due April 7. We will notify everyone by 5/10/25 or sooner.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the seventh annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference! We can't wait to hear your creative ideas. We are looking forward to a fantastic online event again this year, and we appreciate your interest in sharing your passion and creativity by teaching for the global community of nature journalers. For more information on our event as well as a list of teachers, class descriptions, and time schedule, please review last year's event page here. 

WHY TEACH AT WILD WONDER?
"I’ve been an instructor at the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference since its beginning, in 2019, and I so appreciate the opportunity the event provides me to not only teach what I love, but to connect with thousands of nature journalers around the world. I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from journalers who found me through the conference. It’s a win-win relationship I deeply value!"
—ROSEANN HANSON

2025 Wild Wonder Auction

Our 2025 Wild Wonder Auction, which will open in September, will feature numerous fantastic donated items such as art originals and prints, art and journaling supplies, binoculars, books, classes, and more.

If you would like to donate an auction item, please email our auction manager, Anne Marie Bergen.

Check Out Our Wild Wonder Reviews!

Each year, we gather ratings and feedback on the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, and attendees rave about this event. Here are a few of the many glowing reviews:

Bees nature journal page by John Muir Laws

“I just want to express tremendous gratitude for all who made this conference spectacular! Every presenter was extraordinary, the spirit was of the highest, logistics perfect (that alone is amazing). I leave wonderfully energized, motivated, happy, and in awe.”

“Thank you to all the folks that made this the Wildest, most Wondrous Nature Journaling Conference EVER! Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic job you’ve all done!”

“These classes made a huge difference in the way I see the natural world.”

“I took all the classes and enjoyed every minute. Because it is online, the carbon footprint and use of resources for this conference was very low, and I appreciate that for all the reasons.”

“These classes have enriched my life beyond measure!"

“This conference was beyond wonderful. I was so impressed by the speakers, and I learned so much about so many different aspects of journaling in nature.”

Thank you to our 2025 Wild Wonder Partner and Sponsors

We are grateful for the generous support of our Partner and Sponsors, which helps make this event possible. We welcome additional sponsors. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email us at wildwonderconf@gmail.com.

Partner

  • The Foster Museum: The mission of The Foster Museum is to unite and celebrate artist-explorer Tony Foster’s watercolor wilderness Journeys and inspire connection to art and the natural world.

Sponsors

Thank you to our Wild Wonder 2025 Planning Team!

  • John Muir Laws, Creative Director

  • Beth Kelley Gillogly, Founding Director, Marketing Director

  • Roseann Hanson, Logistics Director

  • Anne Marie Bergen, Auction Manager

Learn about the history of the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference here.