Create a Phenology Wheel Artwork

As we approach the winter solstice and the end of the year, it is a great time to reflect on seasons and cycles. We will view examples of phenology wheels and discuss some local cycles in relation to our park, from the evident flora and fauna changes to the more subtle such as the tides and aquatic life cycles.

Phenology is the study of cycles or periodic events in nature. You’ll learn to set up a wheel and use it to create a visual record of different cycles such as moon phases, weather, temperature, flower growth, seasonal changes of leaves, the tides, bird migration, animal life cycles, or any other natural cycles and personal observations.

Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park will provide art supplies, but feel free to bring your own (if you have!) for this guided art project for beginners and artists of all levels.

If you’d like to bring your own, we recommend:

• pencil
• colored pencils or watercolors
• ruler, compass, and protractor
• paper appropriate for your pencils or watercolors

There will also be a template if you prefer to trace your wheel. There will be a good amount of working time for feedback and tips and techniques.

No experience necessary. *Registration required.

Taught by Monica Schroeder, scientific illustrator

* Please register only if you plan to actually attend. The class size is small to ensure an intimate hands on learning experience.

Children 14 and over (high school students) are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.