NatureArt Lab Blog

February is a time of shared seasons at NatureArt Lab — where late summer landscapes, multicultural perspectives, and art come together to deepen our connection to nature.

Late summer in the Canberra region is a time of warmth, movement, and quiet abundance. This February post explores seasonal rhythms in local woodlands and wetlands — from active wildlife to the hopeful return of the Green and Golden Bell Frog — and invites gentle reflection through observation, drawing, and time spent noticing the living landscape.

This February, we’re delighted to feature Caroline Reid as our artist spotlight. Her evocative artwork Tors of Namadgiappears on the February page of our Natural History Art Calendar, capturing a deep connection to place and the quiet strength of the Namadgi landscape.

We’re delighted to introduce this month's Feature Artist, Zoe Lawrence, whose stunning illustration of a Red-bellied Black Snake features on January in the NatureArt Lab 2026 Calendar.   Zoe’s artwork coincides beautifully with Snakes Alive!, the much-loved summer exhibition held...

You’re Invited: Snakes Alive! 12–18 January | Australian National Botanic Gardens Join us and ACT Herpetology Association (ACTHA) at the Australian National Botanic Gardens for Snakes Alive!, a much-loved summer exhibition celebrating Australia’s fascinating reptiles through education, conservation and close observation....

We are delighted to introduce several wonderful new tutors joining the NatureArt Lab teaching team next year. Each brings a wealth of expertise, fresh ideas, and a shared passion for creativity and the natural world.

They’ve put together an exciting program of courses and workshops for 2025—offering new skills, new perspectives, and plenty of inspiration for artists of all levels. We can’t wait for you to meet them and explore what’s ahead!

Thank you for being part of our NatureArt Lab community!

As the year draws to a close, we want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to our valued clients, subscribers, members, tutors, volunteers, and supporters. It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of another remarkable year — one filled with inspiring classes, creative breakthroughs, meaningful connections, and many moments of quiet wonder in nature.

Everything we do at NatureArt Lab is about helping people connect with nature in thoughtful, creative, and accessible ways — and that simply wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you for being part of something very special.

We are thrilled to share that NatureArt Lab was recognised as a State Finalist at the prestigious Awards Australia Foundation Channel Seven Community Achievement Awards this year!. Being announced as finalists in two award categories — Connecting Communities and Small Business Achievement — is a meaningful recognition of the heart and purpose that drive our work. At NatureArt Lab, we are passionate about creating opportunities for people to connect with nature through art, build skills, nurture creativity, and support wellbeing.

We’re honoured to welcome renowned entomologist Dr David Rentz, widely known as the “King of the Crickets” and recipient of a Queen’s Honour for his contributions to science. Featured in The Conversation and across Australian media, he brings decades of research and...