Succulent friends
Saturday 7 February, 10am - 12pm

Succulents are popular garden plants due to their low maintenance and distinctive forms, but for many people the word 'succulent' only produces images of introduced species from South Africa, Madagascar and beyond. Introduced succulents are often sold casually on roadsides and at markets but they can have a devastating impact on biodiversity and ecology. Native succulents are all around us, but we are often unaware. Succulent friends is an art workshop that helps audiences identify local native succulents and consider growing them at home to improve biodiversity and ecology. Designed by exhibiting artist Clare Milledge, the workshop will be facilitated by local visual ecologist Aviva Reed. You’ll create colourful artwork, learn about local native succulents, be inspired to create your own low-maintenance 'succulent friend' garden at home and share cuttings with friends and family.

Tickets: $15, $10 concession. Limited tickets, bookings essential, book now. This workshop is for adults aged 16 +

About Aviva Reed
Aviva Reed is a transdisciplinary visual ecologist. Her practice reframes scientific theories, particularly concepts associated with evolution and ecological categorisations. Her work moves between performance, ritual, lecture, publications and visual art. She explores time, scale and relationship using storytelling, visualisations, soundscapes and conversation. Aviva is a core member of the Small Friends Books team (published by CSIRO Publishing), as well as co-designer and facilitator of workshops inspired by these award-winning publications. In 2023, she launched Esk Studio with artist Al Stark, a studio that brings events, exhibitions and workshops together through art making, storytelling, ecoliteracy and systems thinking.