Creative making: Inspired by nature

Find out more about the work of The Nature Library and create your own response to archives and books on themes of the natural world.

Writer and artist Christine Riley will guide you through the creation of a one-page folded zine. With prompts and creative writing exercises, you will fill your zine with nature-inspired words and images to explore the power of putting the natural world onto the page.

Depending on the weather, there may also be a chance to visit a nearby green space or garden for more inspiration.

About the facilitator

Christina Riley is based in Ayrshire. Her work, focused on coastal waters, draws attention to small details. Her debut book 'Looking Down at the Stars: Life Beneath the Waves' was longlisted for Canongate's Nan Shepherd Prize for Nature Writing. In 2019 she started The Nature Library which opened a long-term premises in 2024.

Created in 2019, The Nature Library began as a roving collection of books popping up in public spaces across Scotland. The Nature Library shares stories which put the endless wonders and curiosities of the natural world on the page.