Landcare ACT's Women in Nature program invites you to connect with and care for nature through WELLSPRING - a series of nature connection activities taking place weekly throughout the spring season (Sept/Oct/Nov) including guided walks, talks, nature-based art sessions, and hands-on conservation activities. This series will run alongside the Canberra Festival of Nature, this year's theme being Glorious Grasslands.

The Women in Nature program celebrates women actively caring for nature across the Canberra region, whilst inspiring others to engage in citizen science and environmental stewardship. Landcare ACT is partnering with Ginninderra Catchment Group and members from Friends of Grasslands (FOG) to facilitate a guided walk through Budjan Galindji Grasslands Nature Reserve, a 20-hectare grassland and woodland protected area in Franklin.

The Ngunnawal language name Budjan Galindji means 'water bird' in English – a recognition of the migratory Latham's Snipe (Gallinago hardwickii) that visit the reserve's ephemeral wetlands. Budjan Galindji Grasslands Nature Reserve falls within the Ginninderra Catchment Group and is looked after by Friends of Grasslands ('FoG' for short) - a community group dedicated to conservation of natural temperate grassy ecosystems in south-eastern Australia.

We will meet at the new car park located on Thea Astley Crescent. This car park is not usually open to the public, but the space will be made accessible for this event. Look out for the Landcare ACT A-frame sign. See map below for wayfinding from Well Station Drive (please do not park on Well Station Drive as it is a busy road). Alternatively you can follow this Google Maps link.

Please wear enclosed shoes and long pants. Be sunwise and dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated and a notepad if you wish.

Landcare ACT's Women in Nature program welcomes all women, including those who identify as cis, trans, and non-binary. With support from ACTEWAGL's Community Grants Program, registration is FREE! Please share with other women in your circle who might enjoy this activity.

Visit the Landcare ACT Humanitix page for more information on events in the WELLSPRING series.