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Featured Strolls
In this seasonal stroll we walk under many beautiful native trees and observe the fall leaf colors. In our journals, we practice drawing leaf shapes, make leaf prints, sample oak gall ink, and try our hand at plein air landscapes.
Louis A Stelzer County Park is a county park and trail site in Lakeside. The loop trail will go through magical riparian oak forests and up along a coastal shrub ridge. The site has bathrooms, ample parking, and lots of seating along the trail.
Location: Louis A Stelzer County Park
Duration: 2 and a half hours
Difficulty: Moderate 2 mile loop little incline
Directions
In this stroll we observe the extensive migratory bird population as they enjoy a warm weather stop along their country long journey. With the beautiful Lake Murray as our backdrop, we will use binoculars and practice animal tracking and identifying. Our art activities range from watercolor feathers to observational sketching to track printing.
Lake Murray is a picturesque lake right off the 8 and has many easy trails meandering around the lake. There are restrooms and plenty of parking.
Location: Lake Murray
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Difficulty: Easy
Directions
Our Types of Strolls
These Strolls are open to the public and include seasonal themes. They usually run 2,5 hours long and range from easy to moderate difficulty in a variety of natural spaces. Click to see which Strolls are offered this season.
Public - Seasonal
We also offer private Strolls that run 2.5 hours in a variety of locations that can be scheduled by contacting us and filling out a form.
These private strolls creatively cater to your needs, and are perfect for birthdays, company collaborations, or team building. Click below to see our form and learn more.
Private - All Year
Events and Partnerships
Check out our calendar of special single session events hosted by amazing local partners. This is a great way to experience a more relaxed version of what we do as these events usually do not include a hike and are set in accessible spaces.
If you would like to inquire about future partnerships and hosting a sketch and stroll at your business please email us directly from our Contact page.
The Art Kit
We provide Art Kits with every Sketch and Stroll. Each participant gets to use a variety of art supplies and then take their sketchbook home!
Learn more about the supplies we provide on the Resources page
Pledge of Sustainability
At Swallowtail Sketch & Stroll, our mission is to connect people to nature through art as accessibly and sustainably ways possible. As a nature-based business, we are committed to conducting our operations in ways that protect and respect the ecosystems and communities we serve.
We pledge to:
Stroll Safely
By following safety protocols and Leave No Trace guidelines, we prioritize safety for both participants and our natural world.
Sketch Sustainably
Understanding our impact on the world is important, we use no waste and non toxic art supplies. Connecting with local artisans, we hope to use locally sourced and handmade art products for our art kits.
Strive for Longevity
We plan our strolls and workshops with longevity in mind, showing our participants accessible ways to integrate sketch and stroll into their communities. Through integrated partnerships, we hope to best serve the needs of the diverse communities around us.
Sustainability is an ongoing journey. We regularly evaluate our practices, partnerships, and materials to identify opportunities for improvement and to ensure our business remains aligned with our values. By honoring these commitments, Swallowtail Sketch & Stroll seeks to cultivate not only creativity, but also a community of people who value, protect, and celebrate the natural world.
