I’ve recently started using phenology wheels to make small daily observations and watercolor paintings. Today I'm sharing how to make your own wheel, along with some of the history and significance behind them. I love the practice of pulling out my watercolor paints for a few minutes each evening to capture what I noticed that day.

There’s lots of talk about nature journaling being accessible— you can do it wherever, whenever, whoever you are— but in actual practice, it can be difficult to figure out how to make it accessible for chronic pain, illness, and other disabilities. If you’ve struggled to make it work for you, know that you aren’t alone.