Sat 27 Sep 2025 - Sat 27 Sep 2025

11 am - 1 pm

Location

Randwick Town Hall

Address

90 Avoca Street, Randwick

Two engaging talks within an exhibition exploring Randwick’s urban forests through participatory art, community storytelling, and ecology.

Cost

Free admission, bookings essential through Humanitix below.

Booking URL

https://events.humanitix.com/exploring-randwick-s-urban-forest

Email

arts@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Join us for a day of discussion on Randwick’s urban forest

Part of Randwick City Council's Town Hall Takeover.

An exploration of Randwick’s urban forest. Comprising all green spaces and trees within an area – the urban forest supports diverse assemblages of cryptic and emblematic creatures. Discover stories of adaptation, survival and cohabitation in this participatory exhibition.

11am-11.40am: Growing the Urban Forest

Join Urban Forest Planner Elizabeth Hannon and learn about the Randwick's changing urban forest. She shares the comprehensive approach to increase canopy cover and how residents can get involved and add free trees to their properties. In conversation with Catherine Polcz.

12-1pm: Natural History of the Urban Forest

Hear an expert panel of scientists and discover some of the hidden life history of Randwick's flora and fauna. Learn about the benefits of trees in the urban environment, clever avian adaptations and the startling diversity of pollinators in our backyard. In conversation with Catherine Polcz.

About the Artist
Catherine Polcz is a curator and artist whose work creates connection to environment, climate and nature. Since starting her career in ecology, she has worked professionally in the cultural sector at Powerhouse Museum, Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Royal Ontario Museum and Redpath Museum (Montreal).

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