Roland Allen, author of The Notebook: a History of Thinking on Paper, and a diary-keeper for decades (photo by Sophie Sheinwald)
Sushma Hegde, artist, educator, and best-selling author of Wildflower Watercolor
Nishant Jain (aka the Sneaky Artist), sketcher, podcaster, and author
Amy Tan, bestselling author, avid birder, artist, and nature journaler
Charlotte Beland, illustrator of animals, chair and professor of animation at Columbus College of Art & Design
Jennifer Jewell, author and host of the award-winning public radio program and podcast Cultivating Place
Vitor Velez, aka The Headless Sketcher, wildlife illustrator and storyteller
Susan Magsamen, co-author of Your Brain on Art, and founder/executive director, International Arts + Mind Lab
Linda M. Feltner, award-winning nature artist, educator, and author
Grant Snider, author and illustrator who creates poems, stories, and comics inspired by the inner life and the outer world
Ivy Ross, co-author of Your Brain on Art, and Chief Design Officer for Consumer Devices at Google
Rosalie Haizlett, nature illustrator, teacher, and author of Watercolor in Nature
John Muir Laws, author, educator, artist, and principal innovator of the global nature journaling movement
Wendy Hollender, internationally recognized botanical artist, illustrator, instructor, and author
Jane Maday, professional illustrator, avid sketchbook and journal artist, and author of numerous art instruction books
Bethan Burton, artist, educator, host of the Journaling With Nature podcast, and founder of International Nature Journaling Week
Michael Boardman, graphic artist turned field sketcher, Maine Masters Naturalist, and wildlife artist
Dr. Nina Sokolov, postdoctoral researcher at U.C. Berkeley who studies native bees of California
Joris De Raedt, Belgian-based scientific illustrator, wildlife artist and graphic designer
Jane Kim, visual artist, science illustrator, teacher, and founder of Ink Dwell
Christian Cooper, Emmy-award-winning television host, bestselling author, and avid birder
Get Your Early Bird Pass* for the 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, including Roland Allen, Charlotte Beland, Michael Boardman, Bethan Burton, Christian Cooper, Maria Coryell-Martin, Joris De Raedt, Linda Feltner, Rosalie Haizlett, Roseann Hanson, Sushma Hegde, Wendy Hollender, Nishant Jain, Jennifer Jewell, Jane Kim, John Muir Laws, Jane Maday, Susan Magsamen, Kate Rutter, Grant Snyder, Dr. Nina Sokolov, Amy Tan, and many others. (NOTE: We are continuing to add teachers to the team and more will be announced soon. The teacher/speaker team is subject to change.)
Scroll down for more details on passes, reviews, and FAQs.
“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 the 2025 Conference
Details: Live Passes and Video Passes
*Save $30 when you buy your Early Bird Live Pass by July 1! That’s less than $5 per class or talk—an excellent value! Pricing goes up July 2.
Green Sweat Bee by John Muir Laws
Tiered ticket pricing: Our community is built on trust and love, and we want to make this event as accessible as possible to everyone. When you choose to register with an added donation, you are paying it forward and enabling someone else to attend who may not have the financial means. Thank you.
ALL LIVE PASSES enable you to register for the 30 classes, demos, panels, and keynotes offered; participate in daily challenges with prizes; and attend the online live social gatherings, backstage passes, and office hours, where you can interact with participating teachers and other attendees. All Live Passes also include access to all of the recordings after the event until April 30, 2026.
PAY IT FORWARD LIVE PASS: $295 — This is a special LIVE PASS that includes a $100 tax-deductible donation to support scholarships. This pass ALSO includes special donor gifts—such as a limited-edition Wild Wonder 2025 Conference Pencil Pouch ($35 value, featuring a print of the beautiful 2025 conference art by John Muir Laws), and other goodies, including paint sample dot cards, nature journaling tools, and more! NOTE: Shipping to addresses in the US is included. Those outside the US may order but must also pay an additional shipping charge. NOTE: Donor gifts will be mailed after the conference and by October 30. This pass costs less than $10 per class/talk.
EARLY BIRD LIVE PASS PLUS $30 DONATION: (available through July 1) — $165 — This Early Bird discounted Live Pass includes a $30 donation to support scholarships. This pass costs $5.50 per class/talk.
EARLY BIRD LIVE PASS: (available through July 1) — $135 — This is an Early Bird discounted Live Pass. This pass costs $4.50 per class/talk.
REGULAR LIVE PASS PLUS DONATION: — $215 — This Live Pass includes a $50 donation to support scholarships. This pass costs about $7 per class/talk.
REGULAR LIVE PASS PLUS DONATION: — $185 — This Live Pass includes a $20 donation to support scholarships. This pass costs about $6 per class/talk.
REGULAR LIVE PASS: — $165 — This is the regular Live Pass. This pass costs $5.50 per class/talk.
VIDEO PASSES: Video Pass holders will receive an invitation by October 5 to the online conference center after the live event ends. Video Pass holders do not have access to any of the live events, social gatherings, or office hours. Video Pass holders will have access to all of the recordings until April 30, 2026.
REGULAR VIDEO PASS: — $95 — This pass costs less than $3.50 per class/talk.
REGISTRATION TIPS: You can only purchase one pass per order and per email address (as your access to the event is linked to a specific email). All programs will be held online through Sched.com, our virtual conference center. By September 5, you will receive information on how to log in.
SCHOLARSHIPS: We are committed to inclusiveness, respect, and equal opportunity for everyone as we nurture and celebrate a diverse, global community of nature journalers. We strive to make events and resources free and/or low cost, and we offer scholarships for those who face economic barriers, underrepresentation, and/or historic marginalization. Thanks to many generous donors, we have full and partial scholarships available for this event. Apply here.
REFUNDS: We are not able to offer refunds. There are no exceptions.
QUESTIONS? First, please review our Frequently Asked Questions. If your question is not addressed there, please email us ( wildwonderconf at gmail dot com) and we will help you within 3 business days. We are a very small team and we appreciate your kindness, patience, and understanding.
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:
Bee 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.”
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, 2026.
Applications are due by June 1 and we will notify all applicants by June 20.
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 at programs at wildwonder dot org.
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.