Ngunawal and National Capital Stories of Black Mountain - morning - FULLY BOOKED
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Sunday, 15 November 2020 - 9:30am
Mark Butz (L) & Wally Bell (R) talking Ngunawal and National Capital culture
Black Mountain is an important element of the landscape from deep time to today. It may be one of the better-known mountains in Australia because of research and studies done by CSIRO scientists and others.
Join Wally Bell, Ngunawal elder, and Mark Butz, environmental historian, as they talk about the Aboriginal, historic and natural heritage of Black Mountain. Due to popular demand there will be two walks, one in the morning and one that afternoon.
Ramble with some steep sections, rough uneven ground, and steps.
Some books will be for sale, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon ($30), and Ngunawal Plant Use ($20).
Meet: At the Caswell Drive eastern car park on mountain side. Drive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange, Woden, or Tuggeranong. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left, and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully. Look for banners.
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Bring: Friends, water, snacks, sturdy shoes, hat, sun cream.
Bookings essential: Places are limited, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Libby (6296 1936) or Linda (0437 298 711) so that we comply with COVID-19 regulations, and can contact you if arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather).
