Helen Timbury is a renowned Gippsland printmaker whose vibrant linocuts celebrate the native plants and wildlife of the region. Beyond her artistic practice, Helen brings a gentle, lived approach to sustainability—drawing inspiration from the changing landscapes around her home in Drouin. Her work invites people to slow down, pay attention to the natural world, and consider how small, everyday practices can help protect fragile ecosystems. Helen’s reflections on creativity, connection to place, and learning from nature offer rich insight into how art can nurture sustainable habits and community awareness.

Caroline Parker is a degree-qualified herbalist and the founder of The Cottage Herbalist in the Wombat Forest, where she grows, gathers and crafts her award-winning organic teas and tisanes. Caroline’s passion lies in helping people build practical relationships with plants—from the herbs they grow in their own gardens to the wild foods they might discover on a walk. A natural storyteller, she shares recipes, rituals and garden wisdom that make sustainability feel approachable and joyful. As the author of The Medicinal Garden (Thames & Hudson), she brings a wealth of knowledge on how to grow, cook with, and care for ourselves using the plants around us.

Paul Winfield is a respected permaculture practitioner and environmental leader in Gippsland, where he serves as Regional Environmental Manager for Fonterra’s Darnum facility. Known for his hands-on workshops and community engagement, Paul brings sustainability down to earth—literally. He loves teaching people how to grow food in harmony with the land, from large-scale revegetation principles to practical skills like grafting avocados. With a strong belief in shared knowledge, Paul highlights how everyday gardening choices, regenerative thinking, and community collaboration can strengthen both our environments and our lives.