Street Wisdom: Walking with the Birrarung

What if the Birrarung could help you see things differently?

Join experienced Street Wisdom facilitators Diana Barnett and Skye Bennett for a guided walking workshop that transforms a simple stroll beside the river into an opportunity for reflection, creativity and fresh thinking.

Inspired by the wisdom of rivers, this unique experience invites you to slow down, notice your surroundings and explore one quiet question:

What would the river thank us for learning today?

As you wander together along the Birrarung, you'll take part in the globally recognised Street Wisdom walking practice, a simple yet powerful approach that uses mindful walking, observation and conversation to help navigate life's twists and turns.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, clarity or simply a chance to reconnect with nature, this guided walk offers an opportunity to pause, reflect and take positive steps forward.

No experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to wander.

This event is proudly hosted by Street Wisdom.

• Most Riverfest events are free, and many have limited places with long waitlists. Please only book if you're confident you can attend, so others don't miss out. Bookings are limited to 2 tickets for smaller events and 4 tickets for larger events.
  

• Can't make it? Please cancel your ticket by opening your Humanitix confirmation email and selecting 'Manage Order'. Your place will then be released to someone on the waitlist. If you need assistance, contact us by email: riverfest@yarrariver.org.au
  

• Events will proceed unless severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require a change. If this happens, registered participants will be notified by email.

We welcome people of all abilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance to participate, please contact us before the event so we can discuss how we can support your attendance.

Celebrate the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 70+ events hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops, wildlife spotting or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by Yarra Riverkeeper Association with thanks to our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Water4Good. Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.