BIDHIINJA: restoring our oyster reefs

Next date: Thursday, 06 February 2025 | 09:00 AM to Saturday, 15 March 2025 | 02:00 PM

The NSW Oyster Reef Restoration Project, led by NSW DPI is working to reintroduce oyster reef habitats to the States’ estuaries and to share the story of their rich history, important cultural value, and significant benefits with local communities and estuaries. Bidhiinja invites audiences to learn about the past, present and future of Australia’s oyster reefs.

This beautiful exhibition combines First Nations knowledge, western science, and design, including illustrations by exhibition artist and Yaegl woman Frances Belle Parker. The QR code enabled augmented reality (AR) interactive brings an oyster reef to life across the panels and listen to the sound of snapping shrimp. Physical interactives invite you to see what can be found in a midden, turn the wheel to see what a healthy ecosystem looks like, or open the door to explore the art and design of oyster shell.

Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs is on display at The Atrium, Forster Civic Centre until 15 March. Entry to the exhibition is free. Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, Forster