Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.
Eco Printing Workshop
Experience the magic of eco printing; a process of making direct contact botanical prints from the natural pigments found in plants.
During this workshop, participants will explore the alchemy of fire, water, and plant materials to create unique botanical prints on fiber. The unpredictable, often surprising result is what makes the process of eco printing so exciting. Prepare to be wowed by Mother Nature’s magic!
Group Hike
This hike is full. Please register if you would like to be placed on our waiting list.
Join us for a guided hike at Yakona Nature Preserve. We will hike approximately three miles on well-established trails and experience elevation loss/gain of 250 feet multiple times. We will make multiple stops to discuss points of interest and history. We can expect to be on the trails for about 3 hours.
What you need to know:
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
This three-mile hike traverses mostly hilly terrain: those with mobility challenges, breathing difficulties, and balance problems will find this a difficult hike. Many long grades are 12%, and two short ones are nearly 20%.
Registration is required. Please include your full name(s), number in party, and mobile phone number in order to receive text updates in case we need to cancel or reschedule due to weather.
Bamboo Flute workshop
Craft a beautiful woodwind instrument from bamboo at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center. In this workshop, Alex Llumiquinga will teach you to create, decorate, and play your very own bamboo flute.
Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.
Group Hike
This hike is full. Please register if you would like to be placed on our waiting list.
Join us for a guided hike at Yakona Nature Preserve. We will hike approximately three miles on well-established trails and experience elevation loss/gain of 250 feet multiple times. We will make multiple stops to discuss points of interest and history. We can expect to be on the trails for about 3 hours.
What you need to know:
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
This three-mile hike traverses mostly hilly terrain: those with mobility challenges, breathing difficulties, and balance problems will find this a difficult hike. Many long grades are 12%, and two short ones are nearly 20%.
Registration is required. Please include your full name(s), number in party, and mobile phone number in order to receive text updates in case we need to cancel or reschedule due to weather.
Art and Ecology of the Pacific Temperate Rainforest Workshop Series
Join us on the south shore of Yaquina Bay to explore the art and ecology of Yakona Nature Preserve. We will combine natural history talks and hands-on sketching workshops. You will develop your own field journal with fun, no-pressure sketching exercises to help you draw what you see. Appropriate for all levels of art experience and ecological training. Involves light to moderate hiking on hilly terrain.
Botanical Bas Relief
Learn how to create elegant botanical plaster reliefs at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center.
Participants will learn how to preserve nature’s inherent beauty and complexity in their own unique botanical bas relief cast. In this workshop, Rena will invite you to look more closely at plants while sharing how to work with clay, create a mold, and use gypsum to make delicate décor for your home.
Eco Printing Workshop
Experience the magic of eco printing; a process of making direct contact botanical prints from the natural pigments found in plants.
During this workshop, participants will explore the alchemy of fire, water, and plant materials to create unique botanical prints on fiber. The unpredictable, often surprising result is what makes the process of eco printing so exciting. Prepare to be wowed by Mother Nature’s magic!
Group Hike
Join us for a guided hike at Yakona Nature Preserve. We will hike approximately three miles on well-established trails and experience elevation loss/gain of 250 feet multiple times. We will make multiple stops to discuss points of interest and history. We can expect to be on the trails for about 3 hours.
What you need to know:
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
This three-mile hike traverses mostly hilly terrain: those with mobility challenges, breathing difficulties, and balance problems will find this a difficult hike. Many long grades are 12%, and two short ones are nearly 20%.
Registration is required. Please include your full name(s), number in party, and mobile phone number in order to receive text updates in case we need to cancel or reschedule due to weather.
This hike is full. Please register if you would like to be put on our waitlist.
Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.
Botanical Bas Relief
Learn how to create elegant botanical plaster reliefs at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center.
Participants will learn how to preserve nature’s inherent beauty and complexity in their own unique botanical bas relief cast. In this workshop, Rena will invite you to look more closely at plants while sharing how to work with clay, create a mold, and use gypsum to make delicate décor for your home.
Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.
Discovery Walk & Nature Journaling
Who: Homeschool Youth & Families
What: Take a guided walk through Yakona’s forests to observe a variety of ferns, fungi, moss, lichen, trees, and more. Utilizing guided imagery, you will sketch, write, and perform plant and bark rubbings in your nature journals.
Why: A nature journal is a lens that focuses your attention, enriches your experiences, and expands your skills as a naturalist. It is a practice that enhances your observations, curiosity, gratitude, reverence, memory, and joy. It helps you discover, think, and remember.
Where: Yakona Nature Preserve in South Beach, Oregon
DETAILS:
Youth must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Nature journals will be provided
Space is limited. Registration will close early if we reach capacity
This event is free. Donations are welcome
We will hike on established trails. We may experience elevation gain/loss of 250-300 feet multiple times
Event will be canceled/rescheduled in the case of wind
REGISTration is closed for this event.
Group Hike
Join us for a guided hike at Yakona Nature Preserve. We will hike approximately three miles on well-established trails and experience elevation loss/gain of 250 feet several times. We will make multiple stops to discuss points of interest and history. We can expect to be on the trails for about 3 hours.
Discovery Walk & Nature Journaling
Who: Homeschool Youth & Families
What: Take a guided walk through Yakona’s forests to observe a variety of ferns, fungi, moss, lichen, trees, and more. Utilizing guided imagery, you will sketch, write, and perform plant and bark rubbings in your nature journals.
Why: A nature journal is a lens that focuses your attention, enriches your experiences, and expands your skills as a naturalist. It is a practice that enhances your observations, curiosity, gratitude, reverence, memory, and joy. It helps you discover, think, and remember.
Where: Yakona Nature Preserve in South Beach, Oregon
DETAILS:
Youth must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Nature journals will be provided
Space is limited. Registration will close early if we reach capacity
This event is free. Donations are welcome
We will hike on established trails. We may experience elevation gain/loss of 250-300 feet multiple times
REGISTER
Registration closes September 22, 2023. Registration must be completed by an adult. Please list the names of all participants in your message, along with children’s ages.
Docent Orientation
Do you love nature? Are you curious and like to learn? Do you enjoy giving back through service? If so, Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center is the place for you!
Yakona docents are a special breed of individuals who love this place. They help with educational programs, public access, and habitat management. They meet bimonthly to learn more about the region, and they help keep Yakona special.
You may download our program descriptions and application here.
Register now for our orientation on September 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Group Hike
Join us for a guided hike at Yakona Nature Preserve. We will hike approximately three miles on well-established trails and experience elevation loss/gain of 250 feet several times. We will make multiple stops to discuss points of interest and history. We can expect to be on the trails for about 3 hours.
Youth & Family Fun Days
Explore your connection with nature through art. Join Leeauna and Rena for nature crafting fun at Yakona! Our Friday morning activity is handmade papermaking with botanical inclusions.
Youth & Family Fun Days
Explore your connection with nature through art. Join Leeauna and Rena for nature crafting fun at Yakona! Our Friday morning activity is handmade papermaking with botanical inclusions.
Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.
Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.
Art with Nora Sherwood
Have you ever been curious about how a science illustrator approaches creating illustrations? This workshop will introduce a few tools used by science illustrators like basic observation techniques, measured drawing skills, and a little knowledge of anatomy, and give you the opportunity to work on some of these techniques with guidance and demos by Nora.