Exploring the outdoors as a child at summer camp often meant splashing in a lake, tromping along a trail, or sharing s’mores with fellow campers as night fell. There’s a different way to be present in nature, however, one that can be transformative both for you and the audience you share your experiences with. We asked Atlas Obscura Course Instructor Vanessa Chakour, a naturalist, visual artist, and author, including of the upcoming Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature, how to get started. The wild is calling, and writing offers a powerful…
