Cultural Walk at Bunjil Reserve

Learn from Senior Wurundjeri Educator Joe Costello about the significant history of the land of which you are walking and learn about the connection between Country and Wurundjeri Culture. 

Bunjil Reserve is one of seven in the Panton Hill Bushland Reserve system, with each reserve named after a local species in the Woi-wurrung language. Bunjil reserve is home to a great diversity of native plant species and also hosts a Wurundjeri Food and Fibre Medicine garden and 7 seasons seating circle. 

Joseph Costello (Joe) is the Senior Environmental Educator with the Wurundjeri Education team. Growing up in Wangaratta, Joe developed a passion for the natural environment, which grew while studying Environmental Science and Ecology at La Trobe University in the late 1990s and through his 24 years of experience as an ecologist. Since 2012, Joe has worked with the Narrap Rangers on ecological burns and cultural engagements through his role at Hume City Council, before becoming a Team Leader with the Narrap Rangers in 2023 and joining the Wurundjeri Education team in 2024.

Note: due to availability changes, Joe Costello will now be the Senior Educator at the October Cultural Walk, and Chris Hume will be at the walk in November instead.

Meeting point: Near 21 Bishops Road https://maps.app.goo.gl/9oAVVcVYgbaMdQUB8

Parking: On Bishops Road next to Panton Hill Firefighters Memorial Park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ivPPWjafuXQj3H4S8

Please bring:

• Walking shoes suitable for walking along bush tracks.

• Outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather

• Water bottle.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements regarding this event, please contact us about how we can help on environment@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.