Animals need trees
Many people consider themselves animal-lovers. Every day, strangers in the street exclaim at how gorgeous my two dogs are, and ask for a pat. Cat videos easily go viral on social media. Baby... READ MORE
Drawing on Queensland’s present to recreate New Zealand’s past
This story starts and ends with a duck. It also includes volcanoes, subtropical rainforest, an idyllic lake and a team of dedicated scientists. But let’s begin with the duck. I met the... READ MORE
A great day at Jones Hill (near Gympie)
Forty-two years ago, Nonie Metzler’s property at Jones Hill (near Gympie) was a cleared paddock where cattle grazed. Since that time, the eucalypt grassy woodland that once graced the site before clearing has... READ MORE
Announcing more Nature Journaling workshops and NEW! Nature Journaling sessions
I’m very excited to announce five more Nature Journaling workshops in 2016 and also a new concept – Nature Journaling sessions. All of these events will be held in south-east Queensland, with more... READ MORE
Enviro fun day this Sunday at The Gap – drop by and say hello!
This Sunday the good folks at Paten Park Native Nursery, The Gap (a suburb of Brisbane) are holding a family fun day to celebrate National Tree Day. There will be plenty of kids... READ MORE
She didn’t need much.
She didn’t need much. While I was busy with my own small worries, my own daily life, this last two years, she was just quietly getting on with her own. I didn’t know... READ MORE
My first nature journaling workshop
I was a bit nervous early last Saturday morning. My first ever nature journaling workshop with a bunch of paying customers! I had previously trialed the format and exercises with a few of... READ MORE
Want to get started with nature journaling? This little guidebook will show you how.
Nature journaling is a relaxing and fun way to connect with the natural world. You don’t need to be super-fit, or travel far to do it. Nature journaling improves your powers of observation... READ MORE