Here Aware

Nature Club

A community for curious birdwatchers and nature artists.

Slow down, connect with nature, and learn through birdwatching and art in Barcelona

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What We Do

Here Aware Nature Club brings people together through birdwatching and art.

Whether you bring binoculars, a sketchbook, or both, our events are designed for curious beginners and experienced nature lovers alike.

No expertise required, just curiosity.

Birdwatching Adventures

Explore Catalunya’s reserves and natural spaces.

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Bird Photo Walk

Bird Photo Walk combines birdwatching with photography.

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Bird Walks

Relaxed local walks for observing birds together.

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Nature Sketch

Slow drawing and painting sessions inspired by nature.

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Something new! Downloadable Printables 🌿

Bird Bingo – Summer Edition (Barcelona) | FREE Printable Nature Activity Card
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Bird Bingo – Summer Edition (Barcelona) | FREE Printable Nature Activity Card
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Spot, tick, and connect with nature right from your local park. This printable Bird Bingo card features 25 birds you can realistically see or hear around Barcelona in summer, from the Eurasian Hoopoe and European Goldfinch to more common sights like the House Sparrow and Collared Dove.

Each card comes paired with a Field Observer Notes sheet, so you can log the date, location, weather, time spent outdoors, and any extra species you spot along the way. It’s a simple way to turn a walk into a real observation session.

Perfect for solo outings, family days in the park, or as an activity for a Here Aware Nature Club meetup. Print it out, grab a pen, and see how many you can find.

What's included:

  • Printable PDF with 2 Bird Bingo cards per page (great for sharing with a friend, family member, or group — just print and cut)

  • Matching Field Observer Notes on each card

  • Instant digital download (print at home)

Please note: this is a digital downloadable product. Once the file has been downloaded, it is considered delivered, and in line with EU consumer protection law, the right of withdrawal no longer applies. No refunds can be issued after download.

Intro to Nature Sketching – Beginner's Guide | FREE Printable Workbook
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Intro to Nature Sketching – Beginner's Guide | FREE Printable Workbook
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New to sketching outdoors? This is your gentle starting point. Intro to Nature Sketching is a beginner-friendly printable guide from Here Aware Nature Club, made for anyone curious about drawing in nature who has never picked up a sketchbook before.

Inside, you'll find simple, encouraging tips to get started, five easy marks to practice with space to try them yourself, a set of nature sketching prompts for when you're not sure what to draw, a 5-minute sketching challenge to build confidence without pressure, and an inspiration page for extra ideas.

There's no pressure to create perfect artwork here, just a calm, guided way to slow down, notice the world around you, and start sketching in nature. Bring it along to a Nature Sketching Meetup, or work through it at your own pace at home.

What's included:

  • 13-page printable PDF guide

  • Simple sketching tips for complete beginners

  • 5 easy marks to practice, with blank space to try them

  • Nature sketching prompts + a 5-minute challenge

  • Inspiration/reference page

  • Instant digital download

What to Bring

🦉 Binoculars: Which binoculars should I get?

🎨 Sketchbook (for Nature Sketching sessions)

☕ Water, snack and comfortable shoes

❤️ Curiosity

Open book about owls with detailed illustrations of different owl species, a pair of black binoculars, and a black strap, all resting on a weathered wooden bench.
Open book about owls with detailed illustrations of different owl species, a pair of black binoculars, and a black strap, all resting on a weathered wooden bench.

Community Contribution

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Keeping the club accessible

Bird Walks and Birdwatching Adventures have a suggested €2 community contribution.

Creative sessions are €5 and include shared art materials.

My goal is to build a sustainable community where curious people come together to slow down, connect with nature, and learn through birdwatching and art.