About ERTHWRX25
The Corridor Project (TCP) and the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub look forward to presenting our second iteration of ERTHWRX, a multi-day public community event bringing together scientists, cultural knowledge holders, artists, architects, ecologists, and academics for a series of panels, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops. As part of The Corridor Project [TCP] annual program we convene the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub creating unlikely STEAM [science technology engineering arts maths] experiences through place-based learning in natural environments, igniting new ways to further educational models and environmental awareness in regional NSW. Celebrating a decade of TCP programs, ERTHWRX25 will showcase a 10-year retrospective of science, arts & cultural initiatives that explore regional environmental knowledge systems through both Indigenous and Western scientific perspectives. National Science Week listing go HERE
Event program highlights
Live panels, exhibitions, and workshops will feature leading experts and creatives in science, environment, and the arts, offering dynamic discussions and interactive experiences. PROGRAM go HERE
Key themes include
Biodiversity conservation regenerative farming
Cultural Museum collections
First Nation astronomy
Soil health, mycology and earth science
Circular economies and water sustainability
Renewable energy and regional intiatives
Global Wildlife disease
Erthwrx25 PROGRAM
Friday, August 8th - Venue: Cowra Services Club - Auditorium room
6.15pm-8.00pm | Film and Q&A | Her Name is Nanny Nellie | with Irene Ridgeway and Daniel King
Welcome to Country: Wiradjuri Elder - Aunty Esther Cutmore
The Corridor Project (TCP) and the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub proudly present a community screening and Q&A of Her Name is Nanny Nellie joined by Narrator Irene Ridgeway and Director Daniel King. The award winning documentary is based on a trio of statues in the archives of the Australian Museum prompting great-granddaughter Irene Ridgeway quest to honour her ancestors and reclaim their life stories. Friday, August 8th - Venue: Cowra Services Club Auditorium room. Bookings documentary screening go HERE - Free event
Saturday, August 9th - Venue: The Corridor Project - 2997 Darbys Falls Road, Wyangala 2808
BOOKINGS for panels, exhibitions, workshops and catering go HERE
9:30am–10:00am | Registration | Attendee check-in | Anna Stranger
10:00am – 10:15am | Welcome to Country | Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Esther Cutmore
10:15am - 10:30am | Overview | Event introduction: Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub Convenor | Phoebe Cowdery
10:30am – 12:00pm | Panel 1 Discussion | Topics include: Wildlife disease, First Nation documentary, Plant pathology and mycology, Regional renewable energy systems: Convened by Jackie Randles, panel - Dr Andrew Peters, Irene Ridgeway, Dr Jordan Bailey, Dylan Gower
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch | Catering available through registration booking BOOKINGS go HERE
1:30pm - 3:00pm | Panel 2 Discussion | Topics include: Biodiversity conservation and regenerative farming practices Convenor - Jackie Randles, Panel - Sharon Cunial, Marion Mitchell Read, Kate Dorrough
5:30pm - 7:00pm | Dinner | Catering available through BOOKINGS go HERE
7:00pm - 8:00pm | Open air session | Wiradjuri night stories | presented by Doug Sutherland [please wear warm clothes, we will have open fires located near talk] BOOKINGS go HERE
About Ian Sutherland, also known as "Dougie" is a proud Wiradjuri and Gamilaraay man living in Orange, NSW. Doug holds a vast knowledge of the night sky and is considered one of the few people who can read the maps and tell the stories of the night sky in Wiradjuri Country. This deep cultural knowledge was passed down to him from previous generations. Doug shares with us what the stars mean for Wiradjuri people, and how they would use the maps in the sky to follow the seasons, and times to hunt and gather words attribution - Common Ground First Nations. Dougie was a Key contributor to Orange Regional Museum’s celebrated exhibition ‘Mulaa Giilang: Wiradjuri stories of the night sky’ and was the winner of Best Exhibition at the 2023 National Trust Australia (NSW) Heritage awards.
Sunday, Aug 10th - Venue: The Corridor Project
BOOKINGS go HERE
10:00am – 4:00pm | Talks, Exhibition, Workshops | Retrospective showcase
12:30pm - 1.30pm | Lunch | Catering available through BOOKINGS go HERE
10:00am – 3.00pm | Community Workshop | Local Birdlife Collages & Tin-Type Photography – Genevieve Carroll & Bill Moseley
Workshop notes Influenced by 1960’s pop artist - Claes Oldenburg, Genevieve and Bill created an invigorating two day immersive workshop learning about endangered bird species of the Central West NSW. Participants developed ideas through drawing, wet collodion photography culminating with an outcome of collective performance and sculpture. Participants will learn to scale up drawings into large sculptures, creating an immersive environment that reflects natural and man made habitats ideated as abstract concepts.
Saturday, August 16th-17th - Venue: Cowra Micro Gallery - Cowra Rail precinct
11:00am – 3:00pm | Exhibition | Retrospective showcase of National Science Week programs
11:00am – 3:00pm | Exhibition | Retrospective showcase of National Science Week programs
Event Organiser
Facilitated by The Corridor Project conveners of the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub, continuing our commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary engagement across regional communities.
Supporters
ERTHWRX25 is proudly supported by:
Inspiring Australia NSW, Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub, Micro Gallery Cowra, Artists of East Cowra
📢 Media inquiries and partnership opportunities:
✉️ thecorridorproject@icloud.com
📞 +61 413910697