Native Plant Use & Traditional Tools

Part of the Ngadyung Program

Join Aaron Chatfield from Dreamtime Connections to learn about Indigenous native plant use and traditional tools, while learning how to plant a bushtucker garden and look after our natural environment and waterways. Includes an hour of discussion and information, followed by an hour planting out a small bushtucker garden. Presented in partnership with Icon Water. 

About the Facilitator

Aaron Chatfield is the owner operator of Dreamtime Connections which he has built as a valuable business that shares Indigenous Culture and native foods with the broader community, especially schools. His vision is for every school to have a bush tucker garden!

https://www.facebook.com/p/Dreamtime-Connections-100057347534026/

Catering

Afternoon tea will be provided, including tea, coffee and light refreshments.

Event accessibility

Gungaderra Homestead has wheelchair access and access to bathrooms and kitchen facilities.
The Gungaderra Community Garden where the practical part of the workshop will be held is on uneven ground and grass.

Safety

This event will be held outdoors. We suggest you bring along a drink bottle, sun protection and enclosed footwear, as well as clothing you're happy to do some light gardening in.

Special notes

Canberra Environment Centre would like to offer a discount to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, recognising their important contributions and as part of our ongoing commitment to working with and supporting Indigenous communities. Please use the code DREAMTIME at checkout to receive your fee-free place.