About this episode

Megan Forward discusses the connection between creativity and nature, emphasizing the importance of observation and artistic expression in understanding the environment.

Discover how creativity and nature are deeply intertwined and how this connection can shift the way you see the world. In this episode, award-winning author and illustrator Megan Forward shares how observation, storytelling, and visual art can deepen our relationship with the natural environment even in the middle of busy urban life. Beyond children’s books and illustrations, Megan reveals how artistic curiosity can become a powerful tool for understanding, appreciating, and protecting the world around us. Megan Forward is a Brisbane-based author and illustrator of twelve children’s picture books, twice shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards. With a background in visual arts and education, she creates stories and workshops that connect creativity, science, and nature. Megan is passionate about sustainability education and inspiring young people to explore the natural world through curiosity, play, and artistic expression.  This conversation is an invitation to start where you are using creativity as a lens to reconnect with nature, spark curiosity, and inspire meaningful action.  LINKS: Megan Forward - Special Guest Facebook…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Fairweather, Chris Meredith

Guest: Megan Forward

Topics covered

• creativity
• nature
• storytelling
• visual art
• sustainability
• education

Keywords

• creativity
• nature
• storytelling
• illustration
• sustainability
• children's books
• urban life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Children’s Book Council of Australia, Megan Forward Studio

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