If you’ve ever wanted to bottle summer up and keep it, you may want to consider creating a nature journal.

Creativity coach Molly Ovenden says that a nature art journal can help you savor the season and give you a reason to get outside. It’s can also be used to make creativity a habit or be part of your healing journey.

Put notes on trail, trees/flowers, and any creatures you find. You can also play meteorologist and write a weather report.

Flat things fit well in journals. Capture something texture with a crayon rubbing or press the items yourself.

Even the works of other naturalists can prove useful in your nature journal.