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Raising Rarity: Endangered Plants & Sowing Seeds of Wonder with Tash Van Velzen & seed ecologist Dr Meg Hirst, Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria | FRI 24 Oct | 10.30am - 12pm | Newlands ticket
Raising Rarity (RBGV) helps community to grow and care for a threatened plant that occurs (or did so historically) within proximity to their location. Learn about botany, how to grow and monitor plant health and help care for endangered plants! Given our proximity to Hidden Creek and Merri Creek, we will be looking at Swamp Everlasting Xerochrysum palustre (pictured). A relatively large, yellow-flowered native daisy growing in seasonal or permanent wetland habitats. We are aiming to plant a test bed for the community to monitor and learn about. There are only about 35 wild populations of Swamp Everlasting left in south-eastern Australia! Tash Van Velzen is a horticulturalist and facilitates outreach for Raising Rarity RBGV. Dr Meg Hirst is a plant ecologist with specialist experience in ex situ seed banking and plant conservation through her work with the Victorian Conservation Seedbank at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Meg holds a PhD in plant ecology from the University of Melbourne and is a teacher and researcher with experience in growing, tending and studying plants in both scientific, public gardens and experimental settings.
Raising Rarity (RBGV) helps community to grow and care for a threatened plant that occurs (or did so historically) within proximity to their location. Learn about botany, how to grow and monitor plant health and help care for endangered plants! Given our proximity to Hidden Creek and Merri Creek, we will be looking at Swamp Everlasting Xerochrysum palustre (pictured). A relatively large, yellow-flowered native daisy growing in seasonal or permanent wetland habitats. We are aiming to plant a test bed for the community to monitor and learn about. There are only about 35 wild populations of Swamp Everlasting left in south-eastern Australia! Tash Van Velzen is a horticulturalist and facilitates outreach for Raising Rarity RBGV. Dr Meg Hirst is a plant ecologist with specialist experience in ex situ seed banking and plant conservation through her work with the Victorian Conservation Seedbank at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Meg holds a PhD in plant ecology from the University of Melbourne and is a teacher and researcher with experience in growing, tending and studying plants in both scientific, public gardens and experimental settings.
$10.00+ $0.75 feeTaller de Flores: Paper Sculpture Workshop with Artist Lizette Vieyra | SUN 26 Oct | 10am - 1pm | Newlands ticket
Join artist and NECCHi community member Lizette Vieyra for this one-of-a-kind workshop to learn how to sculpt and shape recycled materials into a usable vase. Lizette will guide us through the various techniques for paper sculpture, and show how to transform recycled materials into these gorgeous vessels. Explore different forms and decorative techniques over this two-and-a-half hour workshop, and leave with your very own work of art! This is a family-friendly event. All abilities welcome - no prior experience required. Paper pulp sculpture is a sustainable and accessible art practice that transform simple materials into unique handmade pieces. This introductory workshop invites participants to experience the joy of shaping and decorating a small vase.
Join artist and NECCHi community member Lizette Vieyra for this one-of-a-kind workshop to learn how to sculpt and shape recycled materials into a usable vase. Lizette will guide us through the various techniques for paper sculpture, and show how to transform recycled materials into these gorgeous vessels. Explore different forms and decorative techniques over this two-and-a-half hour workshop, and leave with your very own work of art! This is a family-friendly event. All abilities welcome - no prior experience required. Paper pulp sculpture is a sustainable and accessible art practice that transform simple materials into unique handmade pieces. This introductory workshop invites participants to experience the joy of shaping and decorating a small vase.
$17.00+ $0.93 fee
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