Indigenous Plant Trail
Until European settlement in South Australia in 1836, there were many 'Aboriginal Nations' across the state. These remarkable people lived truly sustainable lives and had a strong bond with their land, water, air, animals and plants.
The Aboriginal People made excellent use of many of the Australian native plants, for food, medicines, fibres, tools and shelter. The Indigenous Plant Trail at the Urrbrae Wetland is a collection of native, provenance plants that had specific uses for local Aboriginal Groups including the Kaurna People.
Incorporate the Indigenous Plant Trail into your curriculum
There are many possibilities to focus on Aboriginal Australia at the Urrbrae Wetland. One of our most popular activities, involves students exploring our Indigenous Plant Trail, where they examine the practical applications of some of our native, provenance plants. One example is the River Red Gum, which had many uses to the Aboriginal People, depending on the season. With the help of the Wetland Manager the students brainstorm ways a River Red Gums can be utilised from canoes to sweet treats. Other local species that students focus on include native raspberry, sweet apple berry, she-oak and off course sedges and reeds.
The Aboriginal People made excellent use of many of the Australian native plants, for food, medicines, fibres, tools and shelter. The Indigenous Plant Trail at the Urrbrae Wetland is a collection of native, provenance plants that had specific uses for local Aboriginal Groups including the Kaurna People.
Incorporate the Indigenous Plant Trail into your curriculum
There are many possibilities to focus on Aboriginal Australia at the Urrbrae Wetland. One of our most popular activities, involves students exploring our Indigenous Plant Trail, where they examine the practical applications of some of our native, provenance plants. One example is the River Red Gum, which had many uses to the Aboriginal People, depending on the season. With the help of the Wetland Manager the students brainstorm ways a River Red Gums can be utilised from canoes to sweet treats. Other local species that students focus on include native raspberry, sweet apple berry, she-oak and off course sedges and reeds.
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To find our more on how The Urrbrae Wetland Facility can assit you in achieveing outcomes based around Aboriginal Australia, simply contact the Wetland Manager.
