Banyule Loves...Connecting to Country

A unique experience to listen, learn, and connect with First Nations bush foods and land management practices.

Uncle Dave will share his deep knowledge of the local landscape and provide an understanding of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung bush food traditions and land management practices

Afternoon tea will be provided, so please note dietary needs during registration.

General notes:

Children aged 10+ are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
We will be outdoors so please dress for the weather and bring sun protection.
Please bring a reusable water bottle and keep-cup.
If you're unwell on the day, please stay home to protect others.

Accessibility:

Attendees will be seated on chairs outdoors. If you require a specific type of seating for comfort or mobility reasons, please let us know in advance.
The entrance to Sustainable Macleod Community Garden features a slight decline and a gravel surface. Those using mobility aids, prams, or wheelchairs may require assistance. If you have any concerns, please reach out so we can support your access needs.
If you need any other accommodations, such as accessible parking, assistance navigating the site, or alternative seating arrangements, please get in touch—we want to ensure everyone can participate comfortably.

The Banyule Loves...Workshop Series explores the lost art of sustainable, climate-resilient living. The series celebrates the things about Banyule which our community loves- from gardening to connecting to Country to saving money on our energy bills. These workshops will upskill community members while connecting participants to like-minded neighbours. Attendees are entered in a drawing for a prize for participating in each workshop, with the drawing held at the annual wrap-up celebration and showcase event in November. Each attendee will receive a certification of completion for the workshops they attend.

This workshop takes place during Iuk (Eel) within the Kulin seasons. The temperature should begin to cool. Iuk have started to migrate down the Birrarung (Yarra) on their long journey towards their spawning grounds in the Coral Sea, and in preparation for this journey they have grown, their eyes have enlarged, and their digestive systems have shrunk. As they migrated downstream, Iuk would have been trapped in Billabongs, Eel traps, and Weirs, then caught with lightweight spears made from Woolip (Wooly tea tree) and Burgan (White tea tree) as well as by hand. Days and nights are of equal length.

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone: principles which empower, foster harmony and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.