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Developed with the support of members of the Harvey Aboriginal Corporation, this program provides an opportunity to learn, connect and explore Noongar culture and knowledge throughout the changing seasons.<\/p>\n<p>This is the <strong>Kambarang<\/strong> (Noongar season of birth and the second spring) program, introducing a special time when bush foods and fruits are plentiful. It explores the significance of plants, trees and animals in the cultural practices and beliefs associated with the Kambarang season. It also explores how the blossoms of trees signify a change in season and provide a clear indication of upcoming changes in the weather.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Session 4: <\/strong><strong>Dek and Marlak Mereny <\/strong>(Plants and Bush Food)<\/h4>\n<p>Kambarang is a season of plenty (boola-boola), a time when food sources are abundant and gathering and harvesting take place.<\/p>\n<p>Explore how plants provide sustenance and medicinal benefits during Kambarang. This season also brings beautiful wildflowers and offers an opportunity to celebrate new life and growth while walking on Boodja (Country).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Tickets are free, registrations are essential.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/kaartdijin-dandjoo-dek-and-marlak-mereny-plants-and-bush-food-tickets-2003388701536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your free ticket<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div><!-- .container -->\n<\/section><!-- section.basic-content -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","event-category":[66],"class_list":["post-3306","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event-category-shows"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","pp_force_visibility":null,"pp_subpost_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_force_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_subpost_visibility":null,"pp_post_mime_type":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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