Nature Abilities
Because every body deserves wonder.
Nature is healing.
Journaling is healing.
Nature journaling is very healing…but it should be accessible to every “body.”
What We Offer
Accessible Journaling Resources – Tutorials, adaptive tool suggestions, and videos designed to help people with chronic pain, illness, or disabilities find joy and confidence in journaling.
Inclusive Community – A welcoming online space where all participants are valued for their creativity and curiosity, not their stamina or speed.
Backyard Stewardship Project – Follow our Recording Backyard Wildlife series and discover how even the smallest outdoor space can be a sanctuary for observation and connection.
Educator Support – Guidance and best practices for teachers and facilitators who want to make their own nature programs inclusive and accessible.
Our Philosophy
We are guided by three principles:
Observation Over Perfection
Nature journaling isn’t about producing art—it’s about noticing. Each mark on the page is an act of presence, not performance.Creativity as Stewardship
By noticing and recording life, we learn to care for it. Attention becomes advocacy, and creativity becomes conservation.Accessibility as Inclusion
Adaptive tools, flexible pacing, and compassionate community design allow everyone to experience wonder and connection.
Inspired by the Wild Wonder Ethos
We honor the inclusive community values of the Wild Wonder Foundation—kindness, respect, growth mindset, and safety for all. Nature Abilities extends these values into the world of accessibility, inviting people of all abilities to participate in the shared joy of learning from nature.
Blog Articles
Tools That Make Nature Journaling Easier for People with Chronic Pain
How to Keep a Nature Journal with Limited Energy or Mobility
What It Means to Belong in the Nature Journal Community
Our Mission
At Nature Abilities, we believe that connecting with nature is a birthright, not a luxury.
Our mission is to make nature journaling accessible, adaptive, and inclusive—because observing, creating, and recording the wonder of life outdoors should be for every body. Whether you’re journaling from a forest trail, a wheelchair-accessible patio, or a hospital window, you are part of nature, and nature is part of you.
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Subscribe to our newsletter, explore tutorials, or start your own accessible nature journaling project. Whether you draw, write, or simply notice—you belong here.
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