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Minigolf at Victoria Park
Natureworks news

Holiday season at Natureworks

Get in early with Christmas orders! The Natureworks team are taking a well-earned break over Christmas and the New Year. We will close on 20 December and reopen on 5 January.

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Butterfly on flowers
Art, sculpture design & inspiration

Promoting awareness of biodiversity

To promote biodiversity and turn children onto the wonders of the natural world, Natureworks creates natural replicas and play structures that fire the imagination.

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Natureworks news

Natureworks builds cultural connections

Natureworks welcomes Uncle John Smith Gumbula as Senior Indigenous Artist & Adviser. His wisdom and creativity will help guide our projects to be culturally informed and respectful, celebrating First Nations traditions.

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Children in front of Artificial fig tree and mural at William timson school
Education & nature-based play

How natural replicas invigorate learning spaces

Natural replicas of trees and animals help students engage with nature in schools, early learning centres and universities. See how naturalistic sculptures create a stimulating learning environment and encourage young people to appreciate and protect nature.

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Dinosaurs & prehistoric displays

Giant prehistoric animals roar back to life!

If you thought prehistoric animals were extinct, read on! Over the last 45 years, countless dinosaurs and rare megafauna animals have escaped from the Natureworks studio and found their way into zoos, playgrounds, displays and tourist attractions.

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Timber pylon organic sculpture inspired by natural shipworm artistry
Art, sculpture design & inspiration

Who creates beautiful organic sculptures? Mother Nature!

Natureworks would love to take credit for the design of this unusual organic sculpture, but Mother Nature was the original sculptor of the piece! It’s a replica of a timber pylon that was eaten away by shipworms – natural artists that created beautiful textures and patterns.

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Art, sculpture design & inspiration

The bizarre career of Natureworks’ David Joffe

Many years ago, Natureworks’ David Joffe moved from taxidermy to sculpture, as a way of recreating wonders of the natural world. Read the story of Natureworks’ founder and what motivates him to keep creating bizarre and beautiful art inspired by nature.

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Children playing in nature playground at National Zoo
Education & nature-based play

The value of nature-based play

Nature-based play stimulates a child’s imagination and makes them aware of the natural world. Animal sculptures, climbing logs, marine creatures – there’s lots of fun to be had!

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Cloud Reef Sculpture Coffs Harbour
Art, sculpture design & inspiration

The art of sculpture

At Natureworks, we recognise the power of sculpture art to create memorable experiences. This article discusses types of sculpture and explains the sculpting process and creative possibilities.

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Hologram with dinosaurs
Education & nature-based play

Interactive Holographic Experiences

Immersive holographic experiences combine holograms and 3D models to create great impact. Read about our partnership to create high-tech hologram and sculpture displays for entertainment and education.

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water playground yeppoon
Education & nature-based play

Safety of playgrounds and play equipment

What should you consider when designing a safe play space for children? Read our guidance on Australian playground safety standards, certification and play equipment design and selection.

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Photos of big things
Art, sculpture design & inspiration

Why are Big Things such a big thing?

Big Things have seen a revival in popularity recently. But why? And how can they support communities and businesses? Read our guidance on planning and creating Big Things.

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David Joffe from Natureworks, shown with sculptures of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals
Nature conservation and wildlife

Dinosaurs at Natureworks

Go behind the scenes with dinosaurs at Natureworks! David Joffe introduces our collection of dinosaurs and other amazing prehistoric creatures.

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Education & nature-based play

Highlighting the impact of human waste on wildlife

Congratulations to the NSW Government for drawing attention to the impact of human waste on birds and marine life. Natureworks created fish and pelican sculptures to demonstrate the impact of plastic in our oceans.

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Tree inside waiting room
Education & nature-based play

Bring nature indoors with artificial trees

You may not think that trees belong inside. At Natureworks, we think differently! An artificial tree indoors can make a space seem magical and stimulate the imagination. It can provide a place for children to play, or create a sense of relaxation for a building’s occupants and visitors. As a case in point, we recently sculpted and installed a set of four grand artificial fig trees for a school library, creating a relaxing space for reading and an engaging environment for storytelling. We also made a magnificent artificial gum tree for an indoor play area at a childcare centre in Brisbane. Add an artificial tree indoors for a natural effect Creating artificial trees and plants for indoor or outside use is one of Natureworks’ specialties. We love designing and making realistic trees. The beauty of having artificial trees indoors is you can make them fit the space and ‘grow’ how you want to, all without the need to water or prune them! We have created realistic artificial trees for: How does Natureworks make artificial trees? Every artificial tree we make is handcrafted to suit the desired setting, using a mixture of live and artificial materials. Depending on the location, purpose

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Natureworks news

Over 40 years of natural magic!

Since its inception in the 1980s, Natureworks has been creating natural magic for all sorts of clients. Our projects range from realistic replicas of native animals to bizarre attention-grabbing sculptures.

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