Tour and Workshop Development
I developed this tour as part of Canberra’s annual Truffle Festival. I used the story of the Eastern Bettong – an ‘ecosystem engineer’ that feasts on native truffles – to capture an interest in the conservation story of Mulligans Flat. To create a memorable sensory experience and draw new audiences to the Sanctuary, I collaborated with a local winery and truffle farm, Mt Majura Vineyard, who provided matching wine and truffle cheese.
I engaged the photographer Adam McGrath and directed a series of images to promote the tour and future food experiences in the Sanctuary (the photo pictured is from this series).
Photo by WWT/Adam McGrath.
Working with Internationally produced placed-based writer – Emma Gibson, I developed a two-part writing/poetry workshop at Mulligans Flat. The content involved a mix of ecology and human history of the area, especially focussing on the Indigenous history of the land. Our Indigenous Project Officer – Kristi Lee, and youngest staff member – Wiradjuri woman Dhani Gilbert, supported Emma to tell stories of the land and inspire visitors. This gave participants a chance to meaningful engage with the Sanctuary, and impart their own feelings into the landscape.
Photo by Elsie Percival.
Working with the Mulligans Flat Artist in Residence (a program I established and artist engaged), I organised a workshop to give community members the opportunity to create their own piece of jewellery inspired by the landscape. The tickets for this workshop sold out within a day.
Description:
‘If you love someone as much as you love Mulligans Flat, then this Valentine's Day workshop is for you.
Combine a nature experience with making a unique piece of silver jewellery that can be imprinted with textures of the woodland. Take a loved one and make each other something special, or come along and make something for yourself.’
Photo by Elsie Percival.