Carnivorous plants
Research on the ecology of carnivorous plants, which use specialised trapping leaves to capture, digest, and absorb nutrients from prey.
Flora stories
Portfolio of interviews and conversations about plants.
Gardens for wildlife
Research on the benefits of wildlife-friendly gardening for both biodiversity and human wellbeing.
Art & design
Portfolio of art, photography and design.
Dr Laura Skates is a botanist, artist, and environmental educator. In all her work, Laura is fascinated by how plants interact with the world, and how people interact with plants.
She enjoys connecting people with nature, learning about our wonderful wildflowers, and sharing the stories of the people who care about, study and conserve them.
You can find her on Instagram @floraskates
I live and work in the beautiful southwest corner of Australia, a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Whadjuk Noongar people, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present.