Black Mountain Tour with Tyronne Bell
Description
This Cultural Heritage walk supports the importance of reconciliation to environmental educators.
All interested educators are welcome, though places are limited to 15 ppl. If you are an AAEE member you can access a 50% reduced tour price. Join or renew here. (redirects to https://www.aaee.org.au/ )
Following the tracks and service trails of Black Mountain, Ngunawal Traditional Custodian, Tyronne Bell, will interpret the mountain’s changing landscape since ancient times.
Discussion will focus on Aboriginal cultural sites and pathways, bush tucker and other plants, and the freshwater gullies that drain the mountain’s slopes to Sullivan’s Creek.
For more information Thunderstone Cultural Services and the Ngunawal People - https://www.thunderstone.net.au/about-us
Tour starts at red arrow/pin on this map: https://goo.gl/maps/4V6bFs8mNJMB6FwP8
Photo credit Viv and Max Pearce
Lineup
Schedule and timing
Participants arrive at Black Mountain – see meeting location below 1:00pm Welcome, introduction & risk assessment 1:10pm Commence walk, stopping at various points of interest along the track/trail 2:50pm Return to starting point. If time allows, opportunity for further discussion 3:00pm Conclude/depart After tour has concluded, participants who are interested in networking with other educators will meet for a coffee at Australian National Botanic Gardens Café. Duration of walk: 1.5 hours approx. Degree of difficulty: Easy-moderate. The track has some uneven ground with some steep sections. What to wear/bring: Comfortable, protective clothing (a light waterproof jacket in case of rain); sturdy enclosed walking shoes; hat & sunscreen; bottled water; a snack; camera. Location: Tyronne will meet us at the top of Telstra Tower/Black Mountain to commence the tour (there is ample car/bus parking here). The tour start and finish location is marked with a red pointer in link here https://goo.gl/maps/4V6bFs8mNJMB6FwP8. "Canberra Tracks - Black Mountain Summit" Please note: the walk will go ahead in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or strong wind we will need to reschedule for safety reasons. Should it be raining on the morning of the walk we will be in contact - please ensure we have a current mobile number. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IN OUR SHARED SPACES:
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