Artist in Residence: Container Mural by Sinead Murphy

Monday 11th – Sunday 17th January at Lake Pertobe
Pop by and chat to our artist in residence, Sinead Murphy, whilst she creates some beautiful public art on the shipping container in Lake Pertobe.
Sinead is a graphic designer based in Warrnambool. Sinead’s bold, playful, graphic style – informed by her design practice and background in fashion and textiles – explores texture, pattern and repetition found in the natural world. The mural project will draw on the surrounding area – Lake Pertobe and Warrnambool’s rugged coastline to inspire the elements within.  
While you’re there, grab a sheet of sticker dots and help Sinead create some smaller versions of artwork that will be on display later in the month at our open air gallery.

Drum Circle for All!

Thursday 14th January,    2pm and 3.30pm at Lake Pertobe
All ages & abilities welcome! Humans are the only species on earth who can spontaneously join together in rhythm & there are few activities more infectious that beating out grooves with new friends. Together we'll take a journey around the world & guaranteed to leave you feeling goooood. No musical experience necessary, equipment provided or BYO drum/shaker/percussion/smiles!  Facilitated by Tom Richardson, Music Director of the Find Your Voice All-Abilities Choir.

• Numbers are limited to 20 people per session
• No pre-bookings. Please arrive early to ensure place in session.

Nature Mindfulness in the Gardens (for the grown-ups)

Tuesday 29th December, 10am & 11am    at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens
Join Nurture in Nature in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens as we help you calm your busy mind and walk you through a guided nature mindfulness session. (Sessions will be conducted using Nurture in Nature’s Bluetooth headphones).
Please note:

• These sessions on 29th December are just for grown-ups. There are other sessions available on 30th December just for kids!
• Numbers are limited to 20 adults per session
• No pre-bookings. Please arrive early to ensure place in session.

Nature Mindfulness in the Gardens (for the kids)

Wednesday 30th December, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm    at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens
Join Nurture in Nature in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens as we help you calm your busy mind and walk you through a guided nature mindfulness session. (Sessions will be conducted using Nurture in Nature’s Bluetooth headphones).
Please note:

• These sessions on 30th December are designed for kids
• Parents / guardians must attend with their children for this session
• Numbers are limited to 20 kids per session
• No pre-bookings. Please arrive early to ensure place in session.

Story Book Nature Trails

Saturday 2nd and Saturday 9th January, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm at Lake Pertobe
Once upon a nature walk ...
Join Nurture in Nature in bringing a love of stories and nature to life through Story Book Nature Trails at Lake Pertobe. A new children’s nature themed story book story will be featured each week. There will be guided sessions on the listed days and the featured story will be ‘active’ each day during that week at Lake Pertobe.
Please note:

• Parents / guardians must attend with their children for this session
• Numbers are limited to 20 kids per session
• No pre-bookings. Please arrive early to ensure place in session.

Nature Weaving in the Gardens

Friday 8th January, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens
Create your own Nature Loom using sticks and string, then start your weaving with some of the natural loose parts available during the session.  Then take it home and go on a wander to gather your own natural loose parts to add to your creation!  BYO sticks please - You’ll need 4 sticks of similar length or a stick shaped like a Y. String/twine and other natural materials supplied.
Please note:

• Parents / guardians must attend with their children for this session
• Numbers are limited to 20 kids per session
• BYO sticks please - You’ll need 4 sticks of similar length or a stick shaped like a Y. String/twine and other natural materials supplied.
• No pre-bookings. Please arrive early to ensure place in session.

Big Nature Loom

Saturday 2nd and Saturday 9th January,    10am - 2pm at Lake Pertobe
Come and help Nurture in Nature as we create a collaborative and transient nature art piece on a Big Loom at Lake Pertobe. Available during the Story Book Nature Trails guided session times. Parents / guardians must attend with their children for this activity.

Kite Flying Demonstrations

Wednesday 13th January, 2pm – 4pm at Lake Pertobe
There is nothing like the feel of a kite tugging on the end of a line as a gust of wind sends it looping, swooping and soaring through the sky! Join Jo and Ricky Baker, professional kite flyers, as they explore the science behind how a kite stays afloat amongst the clouds, what impact the different shapes of kites have on how they catch the wind, and how kites have been used around the world.

New Year’s Traditions Trail

Wednesday 30th December along the Foreshore Promenade
Wander along the promenade (Granny’s Grave to Pavilion) to discover the many traditions followed around the world. From lucky underwear to smashing plates…maybe you’ll find a new tradition to introduce this year.