The poster, ‘We Are Well: Plant Knowledges’ is part of a suite of posters that document the 'We Are Well: Intergenerational art-moving-well-being' project. It showcases plants collected by participants during Sept-Oct on Boon Wurrung Country.
Poster text: Plants teach us about the seasons and what is happening in the waterways and on Country. Plants provide us with medicines for healing and food. Every year as the seasons unfold the plants tell us when to harvest for food or medicine, what foods are ready to eat, and when it's time for migration or breeding seasons. We all depend on nature and have a responsibility to care for Country. Through caring for Country we connect to the plants, animals, and seasons.
Poster Authors: Geraldine Burke, Priscilla Pettengell, Chris Hanger
Project Acknowledgments: The We Are Well: Intergenerational art-moving-well-being research team Dr Geraldine Burke, Assoc Prof Megan Adams, Assoc Prof Laura Alfrey, Dr. Aislinn Lalor, Prof Keith Hill, and Priscilla Pettengell with artists: Nikki Browne, Bidjara artist and, educator, and First Nations Learning and Programs Manager, McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, Aunty Karan Kent, Bidjara and local community Elder. Founder of Yimba Yumba — in sync with nature through the art of sharing Wayapa Wuurrk, Kylie Colemane, Darug, and Wiradjuri First Nations consultant, artist, and educator. Founder of Your Green Prescription, Kursty Colemane, Darug, and Wiradjuri First Nations knowledge holder, artist, and educator.