Do you live next to bushland, reserves, parks, or natural areas?

Backing Onto Bush is a free, interactive workshop designed for people living in peri-urban and rural residential areas who want to better understand the relationship between bushland, bushfire, and their property.

Delivered by Healthy Land & Water's Fire Ecology & Preparedness Team, this workshop combines practical bushfire preparedness information with an engaging field walk to help you better understand the landscape around your home.

What to expect - The workshop includes:

A practical discussion on bushfire risk, preparedness, and living safely alongside bushland
Information about local vegetation, habitats, and how fire influences the landscape
An interactive guided bushwalk where you'll learn to observe and interpret the environment around you
Opportunities to ask questions and discuss local challenges with fire and land management specialists

What you'll learn - By attending this workshop, you'll gain a better understanding of:

The vegetation and habitats surrounding your property
How to identify and assess bushfire fuels in the landscape
How fire shapes local ecosystems
Signs of past fire activity and environmental change
Practical steps to improve your property's preparedness
Where to find reliable information and guidance relevant to your area

What to bring- The workshop includes a short outdoor field component. Please come prepared with:

Closed-in shoes
Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt
Hat
Reusable water bottle
Sunscreen
Rain jacket (if required)

This workshop is free to attend. Light catering and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please contact Ying Barr from Healthy Land & Water's Fire Ecology & Preparedness Team at ying.b@hlw.org.au.

This event has received funding from the Australian Government.

Contact the host of Backing Onto Bush | Wasp Creek