NatureArt Lab Blog

31 May marks World Parrot Day — a day to celebrate the beauty, intelligence and vulnerability of parrots around the world, and to reflect on how we can better understand and protect them.

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....

🌿As the vibrant petals of Floriade 2025 begin to fade, we’re reflecting on what has been a truly inspiring season of creativity, connection, and community at NatureArt Lab. This year’s workshops brought together many creative visitors who discovered the joy of...

_________________________________________________ Image: "Welcome Swallows at Dusk", print, Dr. Fenja T. Ringl Dr Fenja T. Ringl is a Canberra-based printmaker with a passion for nature-influenced art that reflects Australia’s unique ecological and cultural environments. With a professional background in archaeology, palaeo-ecology...

_________________________________________________ Image: Kookaburra in natural acrylics by Yvonna de Jong Yvonna de Jong is a Canberra based Artist, passionate about nature and caring for our environment. She is a qualified teacher and her preferred medium is acrylic paints. She is...

_________________________________________________ Image: 'Elaeoarpus grandis', Tanya Scharaschkin Dr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist....

Join us for a nature experience like no other! Only a few places available.  Heron Island Nature Tour: 28 February - 4 March 2024 Image: Turtle hatchling, courtesy of Heron Island Resort. Experience the best of nature on Heron Island, world famous...

As the Wattles Begin to Bloom. . ._________________________________________________ Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature as we head into spring. As the flowers bloom and it starts to warm up, there are plenty of ways to appreciate nature....

Image: 'Flowers in life and watercolour' - Karen Holloway Spring is here! The beginning of September also marks the start of Spring, it's a great time to get out and see nature as the new growth blooms and animals tend...