Nature Close-up: Pollinators and Plants Photography Workshop at Lost Lands Found

Learn how to capture beautiful photos of local pollinators and plants in this expert-led workshop to celebrate Australian Pollinator Week 2025!

This exciting, free My Smart Garden partner workshop invites you to engage with nature creatively and mindfully through close-up photography at the Stonnington Lost Lands Found eco-art installation in Central Park.

Led by local photographer Maya Melrose together with Wemba Wemba Wergaia educator, ecologist and Lost Lands Found creator Dean Stewart, the workshop aims to foster a deeper connection to our indigenous flora and fauna, and instill confidence to contribute high-quality images to biodiversity platforms like iNaturalist.

Whether you use a smartphone or a DSLR camera, you'll learn simple yet powerful ways to photograph local pollinators, plants and habitat details, with a focus on observation, appreciation, and citizen science.

Read more about Maya's and Dean's creative collaboration here.

What to bring: 

• a smartphone or camera to take photos

• comfortable shoes (there will be no seating at this outdoor event)

• weather-appropriate clothing

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.

About the Australian Pollinator Count (8-16 November)

The Australian Pollinator Count is an annual, nine-day festival all about celebrating Australia’s diverse pollinators and the important role they play in pollinating plants, particularly in Southern Hemisphere Spring.

It is a designated week when communities, businesses and organisations can come together to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs.

The 2025 Australian Pollinator Count runs between 8 - 16 November.

To learn more, visit: About – Australian Pollinator Week

About My Smart Garden

My Smart Garden (MSG) is a free, sustainable gardening program the Stonnington runs in collaboration with 10 other Melbourne Metropolitan Councils. The program provide access to sustainable gardening events, workshops and tours, as well as local and seasonal gardening resources.

Sign up for the monthly MSG monthly newsletter to keep up with future opportunities and events.

For more information visit https://mysmartgarden.org.au/.

Photo: native Dainty Swallowtail taken by Dean Stewart at the Lost Lands Found eco-space in Central Park, Malvern.