SF Sketchers

Duboce Park Cafe is right at the corner of Duboce Park. Grab a coffee and breakfast and then we will head over to the other side of the park at Pierce. Or feel free to sketch people, dogs or buildings.

Would you like to slow down in nature, notice more, and invite a sense of awe, calm, and wonder into your day?

​Join us for a Nature Journaling adventure every third Sunday of the month! Each month, we explore a different natural gem within San Francisco, pausing to capture our observations, curiosity, and moments of joy in our journals — using words, pictures, and numbers.

​Event Details

​ ⛰️Location: San Bruno Mountain State & County Park

San Bruno Mountain, a significant natural landmark just south of San Francisco, California, is a biodiversity hotspot characterized by its unique geology and climate. These factors contribute to a unique ecosystem that supports rare and endangered species. Lichens on the mountain are important for their beauty, their ecological role, their value as indicators of environmental health, and the potential to discover unique species within this preserved landscape. We will focus on collectively exploring and learning more about Lichens.

Really cool deep dive on rare plants and geology of San Bruno Mountains by Dr. David Nelson : https://fb.watch/AlAOa27a-o/

🗓️ Date: July 20, 2025

​🕐 Time: 1pm to 4pm

​📓 What to Bring: A journal or sketchbook, writing and drawing/coloring supplies. Optional: magnifying lens (we might explore Lichens!), binoculars, a lightweight stool, and your curiosity!

​📍Meeting Point: Main parking lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/iLpZusbPEWmj1a1R9

If you are unable to find us, Call Gargi : 9599992125 or Akshay: 4088239411

🚙 Parking: $6 fees at the gate, but it's worth it and there is plenty of parking. Public transport options : MUNI bus #43 and then a 30 minute walk.

💧Bring plenty of water, we did not spot a water fountain.

🚽 Restrooms: At the parking lot, we won't go too far from it

♿️ Accessibility: Plenty to explore around the parking lot (we will be here). Optional beautiful hiking trails if interested.

🌤️ Weather: we are on top of a hill, by SF bay so get plenty of layers. We have scoped out exploration area in between tall trees, but best to stay prepared - definitely get a wind breaker.

💰Cost: It's a free event, but we encourage 20$ donations to Wild Wonder Foundation https://www.wildwonder.org/donate

​Come as you are — no experience needed, just a sense of wonder. We can’t wait to explore with you!

📚References:
KtfNj email list: tinyurl.com/ktfnj

Getting started with Nature Journaling:

wildwonder.org

https://johnmuirlaws.com

Why KTFNJ?
We decided to build a community of nature loving humans in our favorite city in the world - San Francisco!!!“Karl the Fog and Nature Journalers” will meet on the third Sunday of each month to fall in love with various parks, museums, lakes, trails, community gardens etc in SF. We will facilitate the sessions to encourage curious exploration and a healthy exchange of ideas.Nature Journaling is a tool that got us to fall in love with our natural surroundings and they 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!!!

Start your Monday sketching with pencil, pen or watercolor. We'll take turns posing for seven minutes each with a different theme each week. We are always fully clothed. At the end of each session we share our work.
Beginning or experienced artists are welcome.

We'll do every Monday from 9AM - 11AM.

IMPORTANT!
You will receive an email with the Zoom link, so make sure that Meetup.com has your correct email address. Also check that your Settings are turned on to receive Mailing list messages "As they are sent" (it's the last one on the list of email settings).

ZOOM TIPS
◦ Make sure you have updated your browser (Chrome works best) and your operating system
◦ If you are on a tablet, download the Zoom app before entering the room.
◦ If you are new to Zoom please read:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/200941109-Attendee-Controls-in-a-Meeting
◦ Set up a free zoom account if you’ve had trouble accessing Zoom events in the past. If you already have a Zoom account, make sure you've upgraded to version 5.

ZOOM ETIQUETTE
◦ Arrive at the waiting room 5 to 10 minutes before the start time.
◦ We can chat while drawing, but remember to mute yourself if there's a lot of background noise or you need to shuffle things around or talk to someone at home.