Walk on Country with Billie Musk
Description
Walk on Country
Kombumerri Park (Merrimac)
Presented by Billie Musk
Important Cultural Note
This site holds cultural significance for the Kombumerri People. We will gather respectfully outside of the park, acknowledging the layers of knowledge and connection embedded in the landscape and speak to the lived experiences of the people at the time, while viewing the space from the outside.
Learning Focus: Land Knowledge and Sustainability
- Engage with Kombumerri practices, learning how the people navigated, cared for and used the land, and explore key historical periods and their ongoing impact.
- Explore sustainable harvesting, seasonal observation, and ecological management.
- Develop respect for local waterways, landscapes, and animals.
- Participate in bush food and plant learning, seasonal learning cycles and nature-based play
- Strengthen understanding of Kombumerri land practices and sustainability.
- Learn how to effectively utilise this practical knowledge in early childhood programs and develop a meaningful cultural framework.