Understanding our Land goes beyond the here and now and all the worries of tomorrow; beyond those day to day and season to season practical concerns about soil, water, livestock, weeds and harvest. Understanding our Land is also led from the heart, from the soul. It involves slowing down and learning to listen to what our senses want to share about the world around us. It’s about learning how we are connected to deep time, to ancient knowledge, and to the Gadubanud people of the Otways. Past. Present. Future

This is an invitation to learn how we can care for Country together and learn how to Understand our Land by walking on Country with Traditional Owner Richard Collopy. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, to share knowledge and to gain insight into the incredible place that we live in and the people who tended to it for generations untold.

Please join us on Sunday 16 June at the Hordern Vale Hall and we will begin our journey from there.

• When: Sunday 16 June
  
• Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
• Where: Meet at Hordern Vale Hall for tea and coffee , then car-pooling to the site.

The walk will be followed by lunch back at the hall.

Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

Thanks to Landcare Victoria for their assistance in funding the workshop series and the Southern Otway Landcare Network for their help coordinating the event.

Meet Richard Collopy

Richard Collopy is a renowned artist and a proud member of the Gadubanud Custodian/Traditional Owner community, which is a part of the larger Kirrae Whurrung and Gulidjan nations. He has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the culture of his people through his art and cultural education programs.

Richard's dedication to preserving his culture extends beyond his art. He also works as a cultural educator, delivering programs for both public and private sectors. His educational programs are designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the Gadubanud culture, including its history, traditions, and customs. Through these programs, Richard hopes to inspire a greater appreciation for the Gadubanud people and their contributions to Australian culture