Explore how the anatomy (form) of vertebrate animals is linked to their behaviour and biology (function). We will focus on reptiles, birds and mammals, taking inspiration from the variety of animals on display at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Increase your observation skills through simple drawing and writing exercises. Create a nature journal that records your responses, and provides a unique, personal guide to animal form and function.
Nature journaling is simply ‘drawing and writing in response to nature’. It’s a wonderful technique for learning, as it encourages close observation and strengthens comprehension and memory. The practice of nature journaling – especially while outdoors - can also benefit one’s mental, emotional and physical health. The practice is further rewarded by the creation of one’s own unique nature journal.
This workshop will allow participants to slow down, immerse themselves in a beautiful outdoor location and meet like-minded people. Also included is the opportunity to enjoy lunch with others (either purchase at the Sanctuary’s Cafes or BYO lunch) while continuing to work on your journal pages. Detailed class notes will provide a framework for interpreting animal form and function.
Location: Meet outside the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket, Qld. Please meet at 8.45 am for a 9 am start.
Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024
Format: 6 hour workshop including lunch break; 9 am – 3 pm (please meet at 8.45 am for a 9 am start).
Group size: maximum group size 15 people
Standard ticket: now $90 per person (reduced from $130)
Buy one ticket, get one half price: get 2 tickets for $67.50 each. Bring a friend, relative or partner for half price, and share the fun!
These ticket prices are discounted (compared to my other full-day workshops) because attendees also need to purchase entry tickets to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (in addition to the workshop fee). Single ticket prices to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary range from $43 – $54, and annual passes range from $80 - $101 at the time of writing (Feb 2024).
Audience: For ages 15 years and up. Interested kids 10 years and over welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Required mobility / fitness: The workshop includes walking (up to 3 km) on flat or slightly sloping paved surfaces within the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Some steps may be encountered.
Supplied: Class notes
What to bring:
● Admission fee for entry to the Sanctuary
● A blank unlined notebook, sketchbook or journal
● Greylead pencil or mechanical pencil (preferably 2B)
● Ink pen with waterproof ink (e.g. Pigma Micron fineliner size 03 or similar)
● Colour materials (e.g. coloured pencils or watercolour pencils or small palette of watercolour paints). Please also bring your own paintbrush or aquabrush if using watercolour pencils or watercolour paints)
● Morning tea, snacks and lunch; or purchase these from the Sanctuary’s Cafes.
● Dress to be outdoors (e.g. hat, closed shoes) and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a folding chair or a mat to sit on.
- Try to keep your gear light and portable, as we will be carrying it around during the day.
Your facilitator: Dr Paula Peeters has a PhD in Ecology and Evolution, taught Zoology for several years at tertiary level, and worked in wildlife conservation for 13 years. She now combines science, art and writing to celebrate Australian nature, and teaches nature journaling to help people to connect more closely to nature, and improve their understanding of the Australian biota. Paula has been teaching nature journaling for the last 7 years, and has published 3 books on nature journaling: Make a Date with Nature: An introduction to nature journaling (2016), Take this Book for a Walk: A step-by-step guide to nature journaling (2020) and A walk in the mountain forests: My nature journal of Binna Burra, Beechmont and beyond (2023).
Website: www.paperbarkwriter.com
This workshop is part of the Zoology for beginners series:
Animal diversity and evolution. Wed 24 April 2024, 10 am – 4 pm, or Sat 27 April 2024, 10 am – 4pm, (the same workshop will be held twice), Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, Qld.
Animal form and function. Sat 25 May 2024, 10 am – 4 pm, or Wed 29 May, 10 am – 4pm (the same workshop will be held twice), Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, Qld.
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