Gardens For Wildlife Nature Journaling Workshop

Gardens for Wildlife members are warmly invited to join a nature journaling workshop with botanical artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin.

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 | 8:45am - 12pm | Maximum 24 people

Join the Tasmanian Land Conservancy for an exclusive Gardens for Wildlife members nature journaling workshop with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin (botanist, artist and teacher), hosted at Plants of Tasmania Nursery, at Ridgeway, Hobart.

As we learn the mindful act of nature journaling, the Plants of Tasmania nursery, with it's numerous native plants to draw inspiration from, is a great place to explore the techniques and process of this artform, then take home learnings to use in our own gardens.

This workshop is suited to all experience levels. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable nursery owner, Rae Young, will be guiding us to her favourite plants in the nursery, pointing out threatened species, unique forms and new flowerings.

The 3-hour outdoor session includes a brief introduction to nature journaling, beginner lessons in drawing, an exploration of the nature journaling prompts, with extra materials and some free time to grab a cuppa and admire the huge selection of native flora.

What you need to know

Tickets:  
Spaces for this event are strictly limited. The cost is $15 per person. This will be used to offset event costs. 

What's included:  
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Please bring:  

• Mug/thermos and water bottle

• Sensible outdoor clothes to suit the conditions of the day

• Folding chair/cushion to sit on

• An unlined sketchbook

• A pencil (2B), pen or preferred drawing medium

Optional:

• A clipboard for resting your sketch book

• A hand lens or magnifying glass

Getting there:  
Plants of Tasmania Nursery, 63 Hall St, Ridgeway (Hobart). Google Maps link.

Nearby offsite parking available on Hall Street.

Cancellations are available up until 7 days before the event. Within 7 days, refunds are not available although bookings can be transferred to another name.

This Gardens for Wildlife workshop is provided by Tasmanian Land Conservancy as part of our aim to empower people to maintain and enhance wildlife habitat in their own gardens. TLC recognises that Gardens for Wildlife members make important contributions, both large and small, to nature conservation, and together we are developing a community of conservation.

About Dr Tanya Scharaschkin:

Dr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist, artist and teacher. Tanya has always been fascinated by and interested in nature. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but develop an understanding of the biology of plants.

Tanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together. Learn more about Tanya here.

Banner image: Dr Tanya Scharaschkin.

We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

Photographers may be present at our events. If you do not wish to appear in photographs, please let staff know when you arrive.