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ngurrak barring launch

artist talk bush walk education program smoking ceremony

The official launch of ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk will take place at the Country Node, Sherbrooke Forest.

More information to come.

event 23 April 2026
schedule 10:00am
location_on Grants Picnic Ground

ngurrak barring Open Day

artist talk bush walk education program smoking ceremony

Join us for a program of events, workshops and guided walks

More information to come.

event 24 April 2026
schedule 10:00am
location_on Grants Picnic Ground

Past Events

Sassafras Community node activation

artist talk Djirra Binak education program smoking ceremony

The Sassafras community gathered to celebrate the rejuvenated Sassafras Village Green, and the Architectural Node. Following formalities, including a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, the Djirri Djirri dancers led children from Sassafras Kindergarten and Primary School, in a dance workshop. 

event 30 March 2026
schedule 10:00am
location_on Sassafras Village Green

Djirra Binak activation

artist talk Djirra Binak education program smoking ceremony

Djirra Binak (Reed Basket) is a dynamic sculptural installation by Murrup Biik—a public art practice led by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin and Chris Joy—in collaboration with Collide Public Art Initiative

The installation will be activated with an education program for local school children. A Smoking Ceremony will be performed by Wurundjeri woiwurrung man Darren Wandin, and words from the artist will follow.

The children will then be lead in planting activity with Council bushland team members, and experience an on-Country walk.

event 15 August 2025
schedule 10:00am
location_on Kalorama

Murnong planting with Wurundjeri elders

Country landcare planting Wurundjeri

The afternoon will involve the planting of 30 murnong (yam daisy) – a culturally significant
species for the Wurundjeri people – as a symbolic act of healing and growing partnership.

The planting will take place at the site of the ngurrak barring ‘Country’ Node, which is currently underconstruction.

The planting will form a permanent element of this site.

 

event 25 June 2025
schedule 12:00am
location_on Grants Picnic Ground, Sherbrooke Forest