Becoming Wetland

Becoming Wetland takes audiences on an artist-led intervention of the natural environment of Cheetham Wetlands, in Melbourne’s West.  

Becoming Wetland is a public program which traverses the format of art tour and field trip to offer participants pathways to connecting with the past, present and future of Cheetham Wetlands, in Melbourne’s West. Artists Jacqui and Lhotse will take participants through different ways of thinking, engaging and responding to their local environment through guided listening, image-making and writing exercises. 

This journey is an opportunity to slow down, pay attention, and explore the ecological, historical, and cultural layers of one of Melbourne’s vital natural landscapes. 

Cheetham Wetlands is a unique 420 hectares area consisting of lagoons and saltmarshes situated on the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Up to 200 species of migrating birds visit every year. The activities will occur at The Tower at Point Cook Coastal Park.  

Cost includes transportation from Werribee Train Station and light catering.

Becoming Wetland is designed for adults.

Group reading Photography by Stacy Jewell_2025