Walk Bour-deet. Poyner Reserve

Walk Bour-deet. Poyner Reserve created by Inspiro Health Promotion

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Walking on Country, connecting with our history, nurturing our body, mind and soul. Read about artists Aunty Kim Wandin and Chris Joy and be inspired by the Wurundjeri story of Bour-deet.

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Art and Sole
Walking on Country, connecting with our history, nurturing our body, mind and soul.

Take time to Explore, Move and Connect with Lilydale through Art and Sole.
Explore Bour-deet here

Starting at Poyner Reserve, explore the story of Bour-deet. Read about the artists Aunty Kim Wandin and Chris Joy and their connection with Country. Take time to imagine the tradition of the Bour-deet from protecting Country in the waterways, to the roots being a rich source of food and the reeds being utilised for weaving baskets and eel traps.

Use the wayfinding sign and QR code to connect to Lilydale's rich culture and history. Explore the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of Bundjil, the creator.

From the sign, make your way around the reserve. At the east end of the reserve, spend some time connecting with the art sculpture Bour-deet. Run your finger along the etchings in the reeds and think about the resilience and cultural significance of the plant.

Did you know that sometimes you can actually see Bour-deet in the small water way next to the sculpture.

Make your way back to the wayfinding sign to increase your connection to Country, increase your connection with community and enjoy walking for good health.

Walking. Good for mind, body and spirit. Walk with your family and friends to connect and explore.

This walk is categorised as Very Easy.

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1. Wayfinding sign

Spend some time to read about the Art and Sole project. Be inspired by Aunty Kim Wandin and Chris Joy's connection to Country. Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of bundjil.

2. Bour-deet

Make your way around the reserve to the beautiful sculpture of Bour-deet. Let your imagination take you on a journey through time . Connect with Bour-deet and Country.