Join these friendly, inclusive sessions to learn more about habitat gardening and develop a regular drawing practice that supports more intimate noticing of the changes in your garden, balcony or nature strip as biodiversity returns.

Perfect if you already care for a habitat garden or are interested in learning more about planting local plants to restore health to our urban environments.

No experience with drawing or gardening necessary – just bring your curiosity :)

Each week we’ll look at an aspect of habitat gardening and pair this with simple ideas for developing a creative observational drawing practice.

Week 1: What is a habitat garden? How to start a regular drawing practice

Week 2: Why is habitat gardening important? Local plants for local wildlife. Drawing as observation.

Week 3: How to garden for greater biodiversity? Habitat structures and plant choice. Making a garden journal for ongoing care.

– All drawing and booklet-making materials provided

– This workshop will be indoors at the Gleeson Centre and outdoors in Darebin Parklands. Outdoor sessions will involve walking over uneven ground, standing and sitting

– Please let me know of any access requirements – what you need for the workshops to be the best experience for you

About the facilitator:

Craig Burgess (he/him) is an artist, facilitator and plant lover. Craig has hosted Draw Plants Together drawing workshops since 2023 to contribute his skills and experience across creativity and learning in the space of ecological care and well-being. Craig completed the Habitat and Conversation Management Course with Darebin Creek Management Committee in 2024 and works at VINC Nursery as Seed Production Area Assistant and in the Retail section. For more info: drawplantstogether.com

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These workshops are an inclusive and intersectional space. Everyone of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities, genders and abilities is welcome.

I acknowledge Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the First Peoples of the place where this workshop is run. I express my respects to First Nations Elders and all First Nations people, and recognise their ongoing custodianship and care of Country.