Introduction to Bush Tucker Gardens in Early Childhood and Primary - Online Webinar

🌿 Online Event: Introduction to Bush Foods — 1-Hour Webinar for Educators

Hosted by: Riley Callie Resources & Grounded in Country
Format: Live online webinar
Duration: 1 hour (5pm - 6pm QLD time, 6pm - 7pm NSW time)

Join Indigenous-owned businesses Riley Callie Resources and Grounded in Country for an inspiring and practical introduction to bush foods designed especially for educators. This one-hour online session will guide you through the foundations of creating culturally rich, hands-on learning experiences using native plants and bush food gardens.

Whether you’re just beginning your bush foods journey or looking to embed Indigenous perspectives more meaningfully into your learning environment, this webinar offers practical steps, cultural insight, and creative ideas to get you started.

🌱 What We’ll Explore

✔ How to create a bush food garden
Practical tips for designing and establishing your own bush food space, no matter the size of your service or garden area.

✔ Hands-on learning with native plants
Ideas and examples for bringing learning to life through touching, smelling, observing, planting, and caring for native species.

✔ Designing culturally inclusive outdoor spaces
Guidance on respectful, meaningful ways to embed Indigenous perspectives into garden design and daily practice.

✔ Integrating native plants into early learning environments
Discover which plants work best for sensory play, sustainability education, and child-led exploration.

✔ Fostering appreciation for Indigenous culture & sustainable practices
Learn how bush foods can support children to connect with Country, understand cultural significance, and engage in environmentally responsible habits.

✔ Guest Speaker - Amber Stone from Teralba Bees

Amber will give us an introduction to their Pollination Partnership Program - exploring how native bees can transform any garden space into an educational and curiosity rich learning experience all year round.

🌾 Who Should Attend?

Early childhood educators, primary teachers, outdoor educators, OSHC staff, and anyone interested in embedding Indigenous perspectives through nature-based learning.

🌱 What's Included?

Participants will also receive a special workshop pack delivered to their door prior to the session. This includes a set of Bush Food Snap Cards (valued at $32.95), designed to support visual learning and spark conversations about native plants, along with a sample of Lemon Myrtle spice (valued at $7.95) to enhance hands-on exploration and sensory engagement. These resources will help you bring the workshop learnings to life in your own educational setting.*

In addition, all attendees will receive a PDF booklet summarising the workshop’s key learnings, practical tips, and guidance—an easy reference to help you embed bush foods knowledge into your teaching practice long after the webinar.

*Note, resources can be shipped within Australia only.