As your hands work with native waterway plants, you’ll discover the deep cultural significance behind each weave and reflect on the powerful role of mothers and the nurturing ties that connect us to land, family, and each other.
This experience is perfect for anyone who wants to slow down, get creative, and celebrate the richness of traditional craftsmanship.
Walk away with not just a beautiful woven piece you made yourself –but also a heart full of connection and inspiration.
Local ecologist, Dan Hutton, had students looking at life up close with the prolific Australian glass shrimp. These Species provide a vital food source for our native fish. Eastern long necked turtled joined the show, learning how to differentiate male from female by looking at the underbelly.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThrough the efforts of YACTAC, Yarkuwa, the Refreshing Rivers program, and Kolety-Werkul Rangers, native plants are now taking root in and around the waterway, blending cultural knowledge, local collaboration, and environmental care to create a healthier, more vibrant creek for future generations
LEARN MORELEARN MOREIn early April, the Billabong Creek at Conargo came alive with community-led restoration efforts as part of the Refreshing Rivers program. YACTAC, Jeithi Jerilderie Aboriginal Group and Yarkuwa, joined by local groups and schools, released over 1,000 native eel-tailed catfish
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