Riverbend Botanic

20/10/2026

Just sitting still in a garden writing a list can be enough to share surprising moments. The raven that landed with a ragged looking moth in its beak near me had to decide between using the preferred water bowl (very close to me) or birdbath ( slightly further away). It chose the birdbath, maybe it didn’t trust me near its mothy snack . Anyway, what started as a fairly mundane list became something delightful.

20/10/2026

Just sitting still in a garden writing a list can be enough to share surprising moments. The raven that landed with a ragged looking moth in its beak near me had to decide between using the preferred water bowl (very close to me) or birdbath ( slightly further away). It chose the birdbath, maybe it didn’t trust me near its mothy snack .

19/09/2026

Nice to be hanging out at Peppin Gallery again. Come down and pick up a pencil and be curious about nature. There is also a short workshop today and tomorrow at 1pm to get you started nature journaling. Link in bio
Enjoying how the hellebores flowers matched in with the painting by Rachel Braybon

17/09/2026

Obsessed with gum leaves? I understand completely - come down to Peppin Heritage Centre this Friday- Sunday where I’ll have mistletoe and gum leaves galore to exclaim and marvel over. You may even be tempted to start a nature journal yourself.

07/09/2026

Looking forward to making pop pom wattle blossoms.

The wattles are in full flower. Come and enjoy the great outdoors while having a chat over a cuppa. There will be nature journalling and we will be looking at the how to use the iNaturalist app.

📍 Blakes Botanic Reserve
📅 Sunday 13th September
🕙 10am - 11.30am

Coffee and tea will be provided, please bring a plate to share. Extra points if it is wattle themed!

BYO chair and art equipment if you would like to nature journal.

For more information contact : Judy Bond or Janet Manzin

06/09/2026

Down at Burchfield Lagoon intending to do w**ding, but got distracted. Embraced the chaos of dandelion leaves to sketch them. Purple swamp hens are rustling in the reeds nearby, it is a gorgeous spring day.
And now time to w**d :)

04/09/2026

With thanks to Edward River Council , I will be bringing nature journaling to the Peppin Heritage Centre for three days, 18-19 September.

You can drop-in and be inspired by the nature tables to write, draw, ponder, or just chat about how amazing our natural world is.

Each day there will be a one hour workshop to get you started nature journaling; take time out from busy lives, quiet your mind, and create stronger connections to nature. It's a wonderful way to develop creativity - even for those who do not think they are creative. Bookings essential - follow link in bio to workshops.

There will also be an activity sheet, perfect for families or friends, to get outside and be curious about nature together.

I'm really looking forward to it!😊🌿

If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me directly.

03/09/2026

Just some forest leaves by the river.

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

I’m making wreaths to celebrate winter solstice which falls on the 21st June. They are deliberately loose and messy, reminding me of wilderness. I’ll update as I decorate.