Wild Wanderings: Rain White & Kerry Press

Wild Wanderings is a series of nature journaling walks designed to help you connect with—and immerse in—our local environment, imbuing each participant with a sense of care and respect for the natural world.

Held in the beautiful Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden, this walk will be led by educator and artist Rain White, and environmentalist Kerry Press, using art and knowledge as a catalyst to slow down and deeply engage with nature. To reflect the deep relationship between art and place in the Dandenong Ranges, Rain will share her nature journaling practice, highlighting her personal connection to the environment, while Kerry will provide practical and applicable knowledge of local native ecosystems.

By mindfully documenting your personal observations of the natural world and taking part in activities that engage the senses (walking, observing, drawing, listening), you’ll discover the Dandenong Ranges through a whole new lens!

Presented by ngurrak barring as part of Burrinja Climate Change Biennale #4

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MEET YOUR GUIDES

Rain White
Rain White is a qualified and experienced educator and artist based in the Dandenong Ranges. Drawing on direct experience of place, her practice explores the therapeutic connection to the environment through the creation of symbolic, layered landscapes. Rain’s work acts as a metaphor for personal journeys, encouraging reflection and transformation.

Kerry Press
With qualifications and years of experience in Environmental Science and Education, Kerry Press has a deep connection with the natural world, an extensive knowledge of wildlife and ecology, and a passion for sharing nature with people in ways that inspire. 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Meet at Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden for a guided walk through the grounds.
(In case of bad weather, a nature journaling workshop will be held inside the Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden hall)

TICKET PRICING

$33 Full / $27.50 concession (plus booking fee)
Please note Wild Wandering walks are only open to ages 18+

Tickets include a guided walk and access to basic art supplies. Feel free to bring your favourite art supplies on the day!

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What is nature journaling?

Nature Journaling is the practice of drawing or writing in response to nature, collecting and organising your observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook, using words and pictures.

You do not need to be an artist or a scientist to begin a nature journaling practice. Simply slow down, pay attention, and use all your senses to connect with the natural world.

IMAGE:

Kerry Press leading a Wild Wanderings Walk © 2025 Amandine Thomas