Join us for a special opportunity to observe and learn from a cultural burn led by North East Wiradjuri Co.

Cultural burning is an ancient practice used by First Nations peoples for tens of thousands of years to care for Country. Unlike hazard reduction burns, cultural burns are low, cool, and carefully timed. They support the regeneration of native species, reduce fuel loads naturally, and help restore balance to the landscape.

This is a chance for Landcarers to witness cultural fire practices firsthand and deepen understanding of how traditional knowledge can be applied for better land management.

Come with curiosity and respect, and leave with new insights into fire as a tool for healing Country, protecting biodiversity, and reducing bushfire risk in a more holistic way.

Please RSVP so we can keep you informed of any updates. Cultural burns are guided by the right conditions—weather, wind, and timing are all crucial. Because of this, times and dates may shift at short notice.

You will be required to sign a waiver and attend a safety briefing.

Please bring gloves so you can help out with some site prep. (moving woody debris, raking fire breaks)

What to Bring

• Appropriate clothing, natural fibres (don't wear highly flammable clothing please)and wear high vis if you have some.

• Sturdy enclosed footwear for being in the bush

• Plenty of water and snacks

• Gloves

Be aware

• There is patchy/limited phone reception at Ngurang

• The site does not have any toilet facilities.

Contact: maddison@watershedlandcare.com.au

The Connection by Fire project is a collaboration between North East Wiradjuri co (NEWco) & Watershed Landcare, and funded by the Landcare Australia Community Grants Program.