Upcoming Events
ngurrak barring launch
The official launch of ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk will take place at the Country Node, Sherbrooke Forest.
More information to come.
ngurrak barring Open Day
Join us for a program of events, workshops and guided walks
More information to come.
Past Events
Sassafras Community node activation
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.
Djirra Binak activation
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.
Murnong planting with Wurundjeri elders
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.