Event description
CULTURAL BURNING WORKSHOP with DUDUROA DHARGAL ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
Join Duduroa Elders Uncle Allan Murray & Uncle Phil Murray and landholder Bridget Doyle, to learn how traditional Indigenous fire practices are being reintroduced into contemporary land management for the healing of Culture & Country.
Come along and learn firsthand how to read the country, prepare your site & safely carry out a cultural burn on your property.
At this workshop you will learn about:
~ the importance of cultural burning practices
~ fire as a tool to maintain healthy ecosystems and protect Country
~ how cultural burning relates to bushfire hazard reduction, weed management and biodiversity
~ interpreting Country for burning
~ site preparation, application of cultural burning and 'blacking out' or securing the site after a burn
Places are limited so register now to secure your spot!
WHEN
Tuesday 16th April, 10:30am-1pm.
Please arrive at 10am for registration.
WHERE
The private property of Bridget Doyle
87 Lindsay Rd, Staghorn Flat
- Lunch will be provided
- Physical Fitness level required: MEDIUM ( Walking/standing for a period of 2 hours or more required)
- Biosecurity: There will be a biosecurity foot-wash on site. We ask all attendees to please make sure their footwear and vehicles are free from any weed seeds and pathogens before entering the property.
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes, long pants and long sleeves.
- Sun protection- sunscreen and a hat
- Water bottle
- If you are unwell on the day please remain at home in consideration of the health of others
While we are able to cater for vegetarian options at our events it is difficult to cater for every dietary requirement due to our limited funding. If you have dietary requirements outside of this option please bring your own food and drink.
For further information or queries contact Chontelle (KCLG Project Officer)
- chontelle@kclg.org.au ~ 0491 624 943
Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation
Murmungung- Wooragee Landcare Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Coproration cultural burning project