Your next adventure starts right
outside your door!
Are you ready to notice more, wonder more
and see yourself as part of natureās tapestry?
Naturalist's Notebook 5 Day Challenge
Ignite your nature connection!
Sharpen your observation skills and notice details others miss.
Follow your curiosity and uncover small wonders right outside your door.
Begin a journal practice that turns moments into a meaningful keepsake.
See More Clearly
Spark Your Curiosity
Create A Living Archive
Why Join The Naturalistās Notebook 5-Day Challenge?
Because journaling opens a highway of possibilities.
A space for curiosity, wonder, and "what ifs".
šæ What Youāll Experience in 5 Days:
Step out of your head and into the world around you
Build a practice of noticing that grounds and centers you
Spark fresh creativity and curiosity in your daily life
Begin to see your place in natureās tapestry ā how you are connected
End with the start of your own living archive ā pages that capture where youāve been, what youāve noticed, and what you want to explore next
Each day, youāll receive a short, inspiring video and a simple journal prompt created for curious souls, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to notice more (even on their busiest days).
Unlock Your Naturalist's Notebook 5-Day Challenge
š² I'm Not Artistic or Scientific Enough
You don't need to be an artist or a scientist ā this challenge is about curiosity, not perfection and you'll learn simple ways to observe and record what you see.
šø I Get Stuck on Perfectionism
Your journal is a place for explorations, not a masterpiece ā embracing small, imperfect notes will help you build confidence and deepen your connection to nature.
āļø I Want to Journal, But I Keep Forgetting
You can create a simple habit by tying journaling to something you already do daily, making it a natural and effortless part of your routine.
Who's This Perfect For
Nature-inspired humans who want to slow down and truly see
Outdoor adventurers eager to capture their experiences with clarity
š¾ Wildlife watchers, sailors, hikers, and backyard explorers
who value a deeper connection to the natural world
This is for you IF...
YOU FEEL LOST, WONDERING WHAT TO DO NEXT...
YOU DON'T HAVE TIME...
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO WRITE...
The challenge gives you a simple, step-by-step framework to guide your observations and turn them into meaningful journal entries.
Each day's prompt is designed to fit into just a few minutes, making it easy to build a journaling practice without adding stress to your day.
You'll receive clear, easy-to-follow prompts that the guesswork out of journaling, so you always have a starting point.
If We Haven't Met Yet, My Name is Daryl Dancer...
I help nature-inspired humans to transform nature journaling into a life-long practice of noticing, creating and belonging.
To see themselves as part of the greater tapestry of nature and to leave behind a living archive of adventures, dreams and wonder.
With over 40 years of experience blending art, nature, and adventure, Iāve spent 18+ years guiding grizzly bear tours as a Level 3 Bear Viewing Guide and teaching others how to interpret the landscape with confidence.
Through my nature-inspired teaching and mentorship, I make journaling and field observation simple and accessible. Perfect for anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and feel a deeper sense of belonging when they step outside. This is also just as valuable to guides and researchers looking to sharpen their field skills.
Having a background in fine craft and weaving, a practice like nature journaling, teaches patience and close attention.
When Iām not in the field or at my loom, youāll likely find me on the water, exploring on my sailing sloop MERROW.
Iād love to help you build your confidence in the natural world, starting with The Naturalistās Notebook Challenge!
Looking forward to welcoming you inside our nature-inspired community, where your practice of noticing, creating, and belonging can take root.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE NATURALIST'S 5-DAY CHALLENGE?
Begin today!
Take your first step toward a lifelong practice of noticing, creating, and belonging.