Orchids are the most highly evolved and diverse flowering plant family on earth. They have fascinated and inspired humans throughout recorded history with their resilience, beauty and exotic shapes and colours.

This article looks at the Quenda, or Southern Brown Bandicoot, and its quiet but important role in the bushlands of Western Australia. Through its constant digging and foraging, the Quenda helps turn soil, spread seeds and support the growth of plants and fungi. The piece reflects on the relationship between this small marsupial and the land it lives in, while also acknowledging the pressures it faces through habitat loss and introduced predators.

Red Rebels Requiem Zen Open Circle It’s Alive Dharma Group Talk with Sheridan Rogers, September 2022 In her talk ‘Walking on the Wild...