Getting creative in the bog
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Getting creative in the bog
August 2026
Our ‘Walk and Draw’ art lesson at Camosun Bog was a hit! 26 people joined us to learn how to draw bog life and discover more about this fascinating ecosystem. The walk was led by scientific illustrator, Dr. Julius Csotonyi.

Photo by Cèilidh Smith
Connecting with nature through art
Paper and pencils in hands, we walked together through the often overlooked bog ecosystem. These wetlands are important for purifying drinking water and carbon sequestration. Plus, they’re home to a diverse variety of plants and animals.
At each stop, participants would pause to learn cool facts about local plant life, and sketch what they saw. From carnivorous sundews to Sphagnum moss and lodgepole pine trees, we spent the afternoon gaining a deeper appreciation for the fascinating and awe-inspiring world of wetland biodiversity!
Thanks to everyone who joined!
It was a wonderful day spent with fellow nature-lovers and art-enthusiasts. Everyone put a personal spin on their creations, which you can see in the photos below. Participants made beautiful, sketched landscapes and stunning ink drawings of local biodiversity — including us walkers!
We are so grateful to everyone who showed up to connect with the bog and the Sierra Club BC community. Big shout out to Dr. Julius Csotonyi for leading this Walk & Draw with so much energy and enthusiasm!

Photo by Cèilidh Smith

Photo by Cèilidh Smith
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