Engage with Indigenous knowledge and landcare practices in a meaningful yarning circle led by Vanessa Corunna.
Saturday 15 August 2026
9:00am - 11:00am
Allan Lockwood Club Room – Gidgegannup Recreation Club, Percy Cullen Oval, 1990 Toodyay Rd, Gidgegannup WA 6083
Free
Join a welcoming yarning circle led by Vanessa Corunna, a proud Noongar woman, where you can bring your questions about landcare and Indigenous cultural sites. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn how to identify Indigenous artefacts, scattersites, scar trees, and other culturally significant locations in the bush.
The workshop begins indoors with a light morning tea and conversation, then moves outdoors for a short walk in the surrounding bushland, weather permitting. Please note the walk is on non-footpath terrain and may not be suitable for wheelchair users or prams.
This event is designed for adults and young people aged 12 and over who are passionate about caring for Country and deepening their connection to local Indigenous knowledge.
Vanessa Corunna brings a rich heritage and deep ancestral connections across Wadjuk, Ballardong, and Palykul Country. As an educator and cultural knowledge holder, she shares Indigenous perspectives and traditional understandings of caring for Country.
The session will cover recognizing Indigenous artefacts and culturally significant sites, as well as discussing local cultural knowledge and environmental stewardship. The workshop is supported by local environmental groups, enhancing community engagement.
Participants should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor walking, including long pants, enclosed shoes, and a hat, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
The event takes place at the Allan Lockwood Club Room within the Gidgegannup Recreation Club, located at Percy Cullen Oval, 1990 Toodyay Rd, Gidgegannup WA 6083.
The venue offers a comfortable indoor space for the initial yarning circle and easy access to nearby bushland for the outdoor walk. Parking is available on site.
Please be aware that the bushwalk involves natural terrain and is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
Photographs may be taken during the event, so please be prepared for this.
The workshop is suitable for adults and youth aged 12 and above, making it a great opportunity for families interested in environmental and cultural education.
This event is free to attend but requires registration. It is supported by the Susannah Wooroloo Brook Catchment Group and Friends of Gidge Reserve.
Attendance is free of charge.
Participants are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place.
For more information or to register, contact the organisers via email at thinkinggreenteam@swan.wa.gov.au.
