“Behind Bed Sheets" - An exhibition by Rosanna Lawton

Lagoons Gallery and Cafe
9 February – 27 February 2011

“Behind Bed Sheets” - The artwork presented in the exhibition will be a realistic atmosphere attempting to create a “map of the mind” on the influences and affects migraines cause.  All artwork is consistent, abstract and unique created on canvas or printed on metallic photographic paper.

The exhibition title and its meaning relates to a comprehensive study being undertaken behind migraines influencing artwork.

Featured artwork is ‘Psychedelic Haze’.

The Lagoons Gallery and Cafe is open Wednesday to Friday - 10am to 3pm and weekends 9am to 4pm.

Cost: Free

Contact: Maya Harrison on 4952 7300 /  botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

Sunday in the Park

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Tropical Sun Lawn, adjacent to the main entrance, 9 Lagoon Street, Mackay.
February 20th,  2pm - 4pm.

Bring a chair or a blanket, B.Y.O. picnic or purchase some yummy treats from the Lagoons Cafe which is open until 4pm, then settle back, and enjoy the sounds of local musicians at this free concert.

The group is led by Dave Wilson who supplies the sound gear. Each month is different as a variety of musicians add their own flavour to the mix. The afternoon is run by the blackboard system, three songs per person initially.

For more information, contact Dave Wilson on 4942 4477 or the Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 / botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

“Wetland Wonders: Wonder Again" - Event repeated due to Cyclone Yasi

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens is promoting World Wetlands Day

On Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of February with free activities...

• Children's Storytime - 9am
• Free guided bird and lagoon walks - 9.30am
• View the Wetlands Macro Invertebrate Marvels display
• Learn about the Botanic Gardens “War on Waterweeds”

Book / Register at ‘The Gardens Shop’, Administration Building, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Contact: 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

What are wetlands?

Wetlands are areas of land where water covers the soil – all year or just at certain times of the year. They include:
• swamps, marshes
• billabongs, lakes, lagoons  (Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoon is a billabong)
• saltmarshes, mudflats
• mangroves, coral reefs
• bogs, fens, and peatlands.

Why are wetlands important?

Wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment. They protect our shores from wave action, reduce the impacts of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality. They provide habitat for animals and plants and many contain a wide diversity of life, supporting plants and animals that are found nowhere else.

Wetlands provide an important range of environmental, social and economic services. Many wetlands are areas of great natural beauty and many are important to Aboriginal people.

Wetlands are the vital link between land and water.