On The Map with Bendigo’s La Trobe Uni
Posted on 30 May, 2015 by Connecting Country
Throughout 2015, La Trobe University in Bendigo is running a series of events that combine Art and the natural history of central Victoria, with the overarching theme of considering the role climate plays in shaping the physical landscape. There are three field trips which are ‘paired’ with three print-making workshops. The connection between the fieldtrips and the workshops is a flexible one. For example, you can do only one workshop or one fieldtrip; or one of each, or all workshops and field trips. At the end of the series there is to be a major curated exhibition/publication followed by a symposium on climate change. This to be held in 2016.
The first workshop, on Aboriginal History and the Interpretation of Landscape, was held earlier in the year.
The second workshop is coming up soon (Geological Time Travel in Central Victoria – Saturday 6th June 2015), and we understand that there are some places still available.
Come with geologist Neville Rosengren and you can see:
- what central Victoria looked like from the time before the arrival of humankind;
- what it looked like before the emergence of plants and animals;
- how the power of Ice-Age glaciers shaped this landscape;
- how ancient rivers to cut their way through hard rock laid down by volcanos;
- how winds dried out and reshaped the land, drying vast lakes and creating great dunes.
The third field trip on Saturday 25 July 2015 will involve two identities that are very well known locally for their entertaining and informative talks and blogs about birding, photography and general ecological understanding – Chris Tzaros and Geoff Park. There may also be some places available for this event.
Further details are available in the attached flyer (CLICK HERE). RSVP Bookings and further info by contacting Melissa Scott of Latrobe Art Institute (Melissa.scott@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 5444 7917).
Leave a Reply