Bunuru Guided Walk & Talk

Join us for a guided walk through Piney Lakes Reserve with Rickeeta Walley, as we explore the Noongar season of Bunuru, the season of adolescence which is marked by the Gum, Marri and Jarrah flowering. The hottest and driest season of the Noongar calendar, Bunuru typically lines up with the calendar months of February and March and is referred to as the second summer. Local birds are particularly active at this time of year as they enjoy the ripe nuts and seeds of jacaranda, sheoak and native trees.

Meeting at the City of Melville EcoHub, your journey begins with a relaxed walk through the reserve. There will be plenty of stops for yarning and questions, as Rickeeta shares insights on the cultural significance of the land, the six seasons, and the traditional uses of native plants.

Due to the popularity of this event, if you cannot make it please cancel your ticket so that others can attend.

What to expect:

Length

1 hour

Start time

This event will start at 3pm, and will include a short introduction at the front of EcoHub . If you are running late, the group may be difficult to find.

Location

Mostly outside in Piney Lakes Reserve. Please meet at the front of EcoHub.

Requirements

Weather appropriate clothing (including long pants), comfortable enclosed footwear, sunscreen, hat and water bottle.

Type of event and expectations

This is a casual event, all ages welcome, please be respectful to each other and the environment. Caregivers are responsible for the health and safety of their children at all times.

Accessibility

This walk will be on hard surfaces with some uneven ground, may not be suitable for some walking aids.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.