Nowanup Working Bee

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Calendar
When:
February 19, 2016 – February 21, 2016 all-day
2016-02-19T00:00:00+08:00
2016-02-22T00:00:00+08:00
Where:
Nowanup
Cost:
$100 per person, partners $50, and children under 16 $25
Contact:
Rod Safstrom
0402 287 811
Email
Event website
Camp Working Bee

Nowamup - LandscapeNowanup

The Bush University

Healing Land Healing People

WORKING BEE

February 19, 20, 21 and optional 22, 2016

Noongar Elder Eugene Eades would greatly appreciate your help to make repairs and improvements at Nowanup so that it is set up well for a rich year of Noongar cultural events

Nowamup - WorkersEugene’s vision for Nowanup is for Noongar people and the wider community to have a place ‘On Country’ to find healing, learn from the Land (“Boodja”) and learn about Noongar cultural ways.

Proposed Activities

  • Repairs to the Broombush cladding at the Meeting Place
  • Painting and repairs in the Cottage and shed
  • Improvements to the camping area
  • Enjoying music and culture and being in harmony with the land.

 

Accommodation

 

This is a camp for men, women and families. BYO camping gear. There is some accommodation.

Costs

Please allow a contribution of $100 per person, partners $50 and children under 16 $25. This is towards Eugene’s sharing, accommodation and materials for the working bee. In addition there is a contribution towards shared food. Travel in shared cars. Payment is best by cash on the day.

Please contact Rod Safstrom if you require funding assistance or have special dietary requirements.

Donations towards Eugene’s cultural work and Nowanup would be greatly appreciated. Tax deductibility is available. Please contact Rod.

Leave Perth 8 am Friday 19th. Return to Perth Sunday 21st or Monday 22nd. It is a 6 hour trip to Nowanup.

RSVP Rod Safstrom, rodsafstrom@iinet.net.au, 0402 287 811

Nowanup is owned by Greening Australia Western Australia