Australian nature meets science and art. By Paula Peeters
Looking for a cute, inexpensive, nature-inspired, Australian-made gift that’s also easy to send by post? Well I’m very pleased to offer you these two new Australian bird fridge magnets: the Splendid Fairy-wren and the Red-capped robin. Designed by me, and … Read More
It’s a little known fact that Punk Robins hang out deep in the wild forests of Tasmania. But now YOU, lucky reader, can get one on a t-shirt! And feel good because 25% of the retail price will be donated … Read More
OK folks, thanks to your enthusiastic response to last week’s Australian robin design, you have given me inspiration to make more silly little bird cartoons. I draw them because they make me smile, so I hope that they brighten your … Read More
I don’t know what it is about these little birds, but I always find myself coming back to robins. So as June was coming to a close, something compelled me to make this Australian robin design. It shows the 16 … Read More
How much do you know about the place where you live? No doubt you know where to buy food and other essentials. Perhaps you know where to catch the bus / tram / train, or the quickest way to drive to work or school. But what about the landform you live on? In this week of reconciliation, how much do you know about the humans who first lived in this place? And what about the plants and animals who share your place? Are they recent arrivals, or are they the modern descendants of very ancient lineages? Use this activity to reflect on your place.