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Trigg Bushland – Walk and Bushtucker Talk
Saturday 29 October from 08:00 to 12:00
Free
About Trigg Bushland
This event is now fully subscribed. Email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to be added to the wait list should places become available.
Join us for a guided walk around Trigg bushland over the unique and ancient parabolic sand dunes, that have been stabilised by a long process of revegetation.
Few examples of this type of landform remain within the metropolitan area. The northern rim of the major Trigg parabolic dune borders Karrinyup Road and reaches its eastern extremity just short of the corner with Jeanes Road. The southern rim borders Jeanes Road. The dunes are composed of white Quindalup sands formed within the last 6,000 years, during a period of rising and falling sea levels. As these dunes advanced they buried the limestone and yellow sands of the 100,000 years old Spearwood dune system. In some parts of the reserve, north of Karrinyup Road for example, Spearwood sands still occur at the surface.
Spot the Quandong trees that are scattered in the bushland, and with Dale Tilbrook, taste their fruits in various condiments and dishes, on site!
About Dale
Dale Tilbrook, a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman, has spent many years gathering knowledge from her elders.
Dale has been a Swan Valley local since 1998, when she opened the Maalinup Gallery with her brother Lyall, offering authentic Aboriginal art, gifts and souvenirs. Having spent many years gathering knowledge from her elders and other sources, Dale is often called on to talk about bushtucker, which she loves presenting and encouraging people to incorporate into their everyday cooking.
Dale says, “Educating the world about Australian native edibles is an important part of my cultural journey”
About the Event
Come along and meet the Friends of Trigg Bushland. Register now! There are only 30 places available. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the link
Meet at the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School – There is parking off Elliott Rd
This event is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.