Barung Landcare's Figs in the Forest Project - A Great Success
Posted on 04th May 10.

 

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Figs in the Forest Exhibit, Maleny Wood Expo, May 1-2, 9am-5pm

Barung Landcare is always keen to involve the community. This year's Figs in the Forest TreeLine project formed the Expo’s feature exhibition, where Barung Landcare showcased the works of more than 30 local artists.

These days our majestic ‘figs’ are mainly seen as isolated paddock trees left for shade and shelter on Blackall Range farms, as a grandfather street or garden tree like the controversial sentinel outside Maleny Primary School, and as a monumental giant in rainforest remnants such as Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. But Figs are truly iconic trees in our landscape and keystone species in our forests.

TreeLine staff were awed at the quality of the exhibits and the response from the hinterland artist community and schools.  We thoroughly enjoyed working with the knowledgeable, dedicated and fun staff and volunteers of Barung Landcare.  A special thanks to Ken Munsie who volunteered his time to curate the exhibit.

TreeLine Lead Artist Corrie Wright performed Me and My Machine Plus One, interacting with the crowds on her pedal-powered sewing machine.

TreeLine staff hosted a free art activity during the weekend to grow our TreeLine tree with leaves made from recycled materials with a Tree Line - a message about why trees are important. 

Thank you to all involved.

Kim Morland

TreeLine Project Manager