Smell Walk + BBQ : Penrose Community Garden

Presented by Wyndham City Arts & Culture, Smell Art and Pasifika Community Australia

Join Erin from Smell Art and discover the diverse scents found in and around the Penrose Community Garden run by the Pasifika Community in Tarneit. Discover a plethora of smells from the seasonal and organic produce of the garden to the surrounding native plants to the bakery across the road! We finish the walk with a BBQ hosted by the Pasifika Community Garden members and hear about their garden. 

During the Smell Walk you will be asked to record 12 scents that you encounter. These will be collated and sent to Dr. Kate McLean in the UK to design a ‘Smell Map’ for her upcoming book: An Atlas of Smells, Stinks and Scents. Learn more about Dr. Kate McLean here.

Everyone is welcome! You can do the Smell Walk solo, with a friend, or as a family. 

What to Expect:

11:30 AM: Meet out the front of the Penrose Community Centre where you’ll be guided to the Community Garden for an introduction to the garden from Tonya (Pasifika Community member) and a Smell Walk briefing from Erin. You’ll be given a pen and clipboard to record the scents you encounter.

11:45 AM: Embark on a 30-minute self-guided walk of the garden and surrounding area, recording the scents you experience.

12:15 PM: Gather for a debrief and smell talk, where you’ll learn from Erin about how your sense of smell works, discover some benefits of focusing on smell, and have the opportunity to share your Smell Walk experiences.

12:30 PM: Stay for a BBQ (vegetarian or halal options), hosted by the Pasifika Community.

Access: The walk is very flexible and self-directed, allowing you to stay within your abilities. Verbal and written instructions will be given in English. If you have specific access requirements, please get in touch.

How will your written smell data be used? At the start of the smell walk, Erin will provide you with prompts to write down your smell experiences. At the end of the smell walk, Erin will collate your records and will be provide to Dr. Kate McLean who may or may not use your experiences for the smell map. All data is voluntary and anonymous. 

Please note: 
- If cost is a barrier, please get in touch.
-This walk is designed for adults 18+ and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
- Photography will take place for documentation purposes. Please fill out the online consent form and it will be sent to you prior to the smell walk. Please let Erin or Chantal know on the day if you do not want to be photographed.
- The cost includes a BBQ hosted by the Pasifika Community Garden members. 

- The walk will go ahead regardless of weather unless unsafe to do so. We will notify participants the day prior and will reschedule. 

Please contact Chantal arts@wyndham.vic.gov.au if you have any questions. 

Image credit: Cropped image taken by Kit Edwards.

About Erin Adams of Smell Art 

Erin Adams is a scent designer, smell educator, and the founder of Smell Art – an organisation dedicated to creating multisensory experiences centered around the world of smell. Erin is passionate about showcasing the potential of scent to enrich experiences and deepen our connection with the world around us. She regularly runs 'Sniff & Learn' workshops to enhance people's understanding of their sense of smell and improve their overall quality of life.

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.