Notes To Nature

Take part in a collaborative book project that was started at Bernheim Forest’s Bugfest in September 2024! I am inviting the public to write notes to nature on book pages that are in the shape of a butterfly. Some pages are cut from prints that I have done that refer to nature in one way or another.

Once I have collected a couple hundred pages, I will bind the pages using a variation of the coptic stitch technique to create a unique, sculptural book that holds our collective thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams for nature.

Find this project at in-person events throughout the next year!
To participate remotely, download this printable template: BFBook-Pages

Directions:
– Print out butterfly page template at 100% on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Cut out pages.
– Write or draw something on both sides of the page. Design/planning consideration: The pages will be folded and three holes in the center of the butterfly will be sewn together, so for most pages, only one side will be visible at once.

You can write or draw something to nature – Here are some ideas:
– What do you want nature to know?
– What questions do you have for nature?
– Write your hopes and dreams for nature.
– What is your favorite bug, plant, weather, place in nature? Why?
– How does nature help you?
– How do you help nature?
– Write down what nature-related thing you are thankful for.

and mail me your pages! Contact me to get the mailing address.