Baja Field Arts Bootcamp

Your guides, Jonathan & Roseann Hanson

We are so excited you will be joining us in Baja for six days of pure immersion in field arts: nature journaling, field sketching and watercolor, animal tracking, birdwatching, reading the weather, using field optics, found pigments, and much more!

No excuses. Just pure nature journaling growth and mindset.

Below is information for planning and preparation for your bootcamp. In the next few weeks I’ll add loads more resources for you, including a suggested packing list, species lists, suggested reading, and more. 

A Reminder of What’s included:

  • One-on-one attention in areas in which you would like to improve;

  • Skills-specific mini-tutorials in field arts such as sketching, watercolor, nature writing, animal tracking, reading the weather, and using optics;

  • Accommodations at Hacienda del Sol in Loreto and at a private camp at Magdalena Bay (two-person large tents with two cots and bedding);

  • Twice-daily boat excursions for close-up whale viewing, as weather allows (see details here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U70T4OilANQ&t=92s )

  • Vans from Loreto to camp and back (and for the optional Rock Art extension);

  • Wine and beer happy hour each evening;

  • All meals from dinner on Saturday through breakfast on Thursday (or lunch and dinner through Friday if Rock Art extension added);

  • Use of Swarovski Optics binoculars throughout the Bootcamp.

  • Field kits, including Rite In the Rain waterproof paper and pens, and a writing slate for snorkel-sketching.

You have paid a deposit, and in January 2023 you will be asked to pay the balance (I’ll send a reminder with a link):

  • Single Base cost, one person – $2,575

  • Single supplement, hotel – + $250

  • Single supplement, camp (only 2 available) – +$350

  • Optional one-day Rock Art extension to San Javier (hotel incl.) – +$390

    I support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in my life and through all my work. I have completed Bias 101 and Safe Zone training through the University of Arizona. I welcome everyone and look forward to meeting you in a supportive, fun and inclusive environment!

 
 

Save the Date!

January 7, 10 am Alaska time, we are hosting a Zoom session for us all to meet and practice sketching whales and some underwater critters!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc--prDosHNJS5D5afhJcvQA3PvObu1Av

 
 

IMPORTANT RESOURCES:

 
 

Click the document at right to download the PDF of Information, Packing Lists, and Natural History Information >>

 

MAPS (IF YOU WANT TO PREPARE YOUr JOURNAL OR PRINT TO BRING):

Studying maps is a great way to prepare for a nature journaling field camp!

https://earth.google.com/web/search/loreto+mexico/@27.63692415,-110.68143651,358.53417006a,1862127.46376842d,35y,0.00000121h,1.29435585t,-0r/data=CngaThJICiUweDg2YjQzYjg5NTMwZjg3YjE6MHgxNzhiNWU2MDZiYWNjYWZlGcmEqXcCAzpAIUnlN5ZB1lvAKg1sb3JldG8gbWV4aWNvGAIgASImCiQJp3VbFEEaQ0AR395HUqSeFsAZ5NH0y7G1XUAhS_-6a7f7MsA

 

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