Nature Journaling Sea Lions @Pier 41, San Francisco
Did you know the sea lions only started hauling out near pier 41 after the 1989 earthquake? Now hundreds call these docks home, barking, napping, and soaking up the sun.
It’s one of the liveliest (yes, very crowded) spots in San Francisco — which makes it a perfect place to share the joy of nature journaling with curious passersby so come prepared to share what this group is all about!
Event Details
🕐 Time: 1pm to 4pm
📍 Location: Sea Lions at Pier 41 (NOT pier 39 which is significantly more crowded)
🗺️ Meeting Point: Ben and Jerry’s on Pier 41
🖊️ What to Bring: A journal or sketchbook, writing and drawing/coloring supplies. Optional: binoculars, a lightweight stool, and your curiosity!
⚠️ You definitely want to take public transport or ride share for this one because it is the most crowded and touristy part of San Francisco! Also, if you want to cut-off from the noise - get ear buds / plugs !
🧻 Nearest restrooms are at pier 39
💰Cost: It's a free event, but we encourage 20$ donations to Wild Wonder Foundation https://www.wildwonder.org/donate
🐥Bonus add-ons ( if you want to explore beyond this meet-up )
Lot's of Gulls and pelicans in flight in the area to journal
📚References:
KtfNj email list: tinyurl.com/ktfnj
Getting started with Nature Journaling:
Come as you are — no experience needed, just a sense of wonder. We can’t wait to explore with you!
🌼 Who are we ?
We are a community of nature loving humans in our favorite city in the world - San Francisco!!!
“Karl the Fog and Nature Journalers” meet on the third Sunday of each month to fall in love with various parks, museums, lakes, trails, community gardens etc in SF. We facilitate these sessions to encourage curious exploration and a healthy exchange of ideas and then documenting these ideas and observations into our journals using words, pictures and numbers.
Nature Journaling is a tool that got us to fall in love with our natural surroundings and we now see the world in a new light - full of awe and wonder, and they want to share that magic with YOU and YOU and YOU!!!
🐝 Meet The Team
Eli Wadley
Gargi Chugh
Jenn Fox
Yvea Moore
Akshay Mahajan