Port River Portraits

Join us for this special event which brings together a local environmentalist and a local artist.

Together we will discover and learn the story of the Port River. Understand the history, ecology and environmental importance of this local ecosystem.

Sit and sketch while soaking up this new knowledge.

Catherine McMahon, Estuary Care Foundation, will talk about the environmental significance of our local waterway.

While Local artist and art teacher, Kaz Pedersen, will be on hand to guide your sketching and provide useful pointers and direction.

See the river in a new way - get up close to the little details of the mangroves, soak up a broader landscape view, or sketch a natural river bank of the past.

This event is suitable for adults of all drawing abilities - from total beginners to those with more experience. 

Date: Sunday 8 October

Meet spot: Mangrove Cove, Ethelton (Ethelton Park, access the carpark off of Wirra Drive)

There are no public toilets at the site. The nearest are a short drive, or 10 min walk away.

What to wear/bring:

• Comfortable clothing and footware to explore Mangrove Cove (grass, gravel and dirt paths)
• This event will be held outdoors. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. 
• Sun protection (hat, suncream, sunglasses)
• Raincoat (if wet weather is forecast)
• Warm layers that can be added/removed for comfort (as needed)
• A folding chair (if needed)
• Filled water bottle
• Snack/fruit

All drawing materials will be provided.

This event is aimed at adults. Participants under the age of 18 years must have a registered ticket and be accompanied by an adult, and appropriately supervised at all times.

Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast predicts poor conditions – we will notify you with as much notice as possible should this happen.

For event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au

Cover artwork by Peri Coleman, as included in the Port River Portraits booklet produced by Estuary Care Foundation - www.estuary.org.au/2022/02/port-river-portraits

The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in any
evaluation is optional.

Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi
It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.