Why join ANJA?

Stay connected

Be part of a collegial community committed to creating a safe place where journallers can share their work, learn new skills, discover like-minded people and contribute to a nature-based field of knowledge.

Membership is open to those interested in the practice of nature journalling.

Our aim

ANJA aims to promote nature journalling by connecting members and sharing information. Membership is open to those interested in the practice of nature journalling.

Member benefits

Newsletters

Find out what's happening in the different Australian states and territories.

Online sessions

Connect with others around the country. Share your nature journalling experiences, ideas and tips, and learn from others.

Biennial gatherings

2026: We hosted a gathering of 70 nature journallers at Steele's Island in Southern Tasmania, 8-11 May 2026.

2024: The first ANJA conference was held in May 2024 in Brisbane.

ANJA is a not-for-profit association run by a volunteer committee. Membership fees enable us to maintain a website, pay for registration and other operational costs.

Membership fees and donations to ANJA are non-refundable. 

Being a member

ANJA is an inclusive and respectful organisation. It expects members to uphold our objectives and abide by our rules.

The Objects of our association are:

To encourage and promote the practice of nature journalling;

To create a sense of community by sharing skills and information about nature journalling;

To promote networking between members and related interest groups.