Heart of grass: Art project a reminder of the nature we walk past

Key points

• The Illawarra Nature Festival returns to Port Kembla in October, featuring art, music, and talks celebrating the region's natural world. This year's event includes an immersive installation, Tracing the Grassy Woodlands, exploring the endangered Illawarra lowland grassy woodland.
• The project uses art, sound, and mapping to highlight the ecological community's decline and the impact of urban development.
• The festival runs on October 15 and 17 at The Servo, offering various activities to engage with the region's living ecology.