Want to deepen your love of the natural world, notice nature’s tiniest details and spend time surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors? Then start keeping a sketchbook nature journal! Join us for a free journaling field trip in a Jeffco Open Space Park each month and make this activity a habit.

Discover tips for sketching boulders and rock formations as we explore the outcroppings at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. We will also take a break to enjoy a trailside potluck lunch.

We will be walking .3 miles from the trailhead along a flat dirt trail to our program location. We will also be enjoying our potluck lunch at this spot, so please make sure to bring something that is portable and easily carried that distance. Restrooms are located at the trailhead.

All ages. Instruction will be geared for adults, but children who are interested in art are welcome to attend with an adult. Parents, please make sure to monitor your children's energy and interest levels during club outings to ensure that their behavior is conducive to a positive learning environment for everyone.

Please bring the following items:

-Your own sketchbook, a pencil and any other art supplies you would like to use. We will also have some art materials to share.

-Sturdy footwear, warm clothes and a raincoat.

-Sunglasses and hat

-Water

-An item to share at our potluck lunch.

-A backpack or shoulder bag to carry your supplies

-A portable chair, stool or sitting pad (optional but great to have if the ground is damp or rocky)

-Binoculars (optional)

-Your favorite field guides (optional)

Also, please join the Jeffco Open Space Nature Journal Club Facebook page if you are interested. The page is a great place to find out about club happenings, share your sketches and journal pages, arrange carpools (in the summer trailheads will start to get packed) and chat with each other.

                                    https://www.facebook.com/groups/JCOSNatureJournalClub/

To register please visit http://bit.ly/SketchingRockFormations or call Lookout Mountain Nature Center at 720-497-7600.

Already registered and need to cancel? Have questions about the program? Please give us a call at 720-497-7600 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know!

Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday - Sunday, inquiries made after 4 pm may not be answered until the following day. LMNC is closed on Mondays.