Family White Patch - 2 Day Course @ Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary Calga

White Patch - Level 1

Plant-focused Survival Course

The 2 day White Patch course is the level 1 Plant-focused Survival course focusing on fundamental survival skills with a strong emphasis on utilizing edible and medicinal wild plant (Jake's specialty).

This fun, educational and engaging course is guaranteed to change the way you look at the Aussie bush forever!

• be educated and build confidence in regard to identifying and using edible and medicinal native and introduced plants

• learn fundamental survival skills (fire, shelter, water and food)

• establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the land and all its inhabitants

• gain important advice on safe and sustainable foraging preparation ideas and tasting wildfood sustainability & environmental awareness

• campfire stories, music and bushcraft related discussions

🌿The area we do a lot of the activities is right next to where you will park your car, so if you want to camp in or next to your car - it's easy as.

Arrive: Saturday 9.45am sharp for a 10am start. (optional early set up on Friday afternoon - meet Jake at 4.30pm).

Finish: Approx 4pm, Sunday

Self Sufficient Camping: You will need to bring your own tent and all camping equipment (including food and water) - unless you want to book accommodation at Walkabout Sanctuary - they have tents and cabins available. Please contact them directly.

To bring: NOTEBOOK & PEN! Warm / cool layers, walking shoes, sun hat, raincoat, bottle of water and food. Please be prepared for colder nights

Food and drink: Bring all your food and water for the weekend. We will have a campfire to cook over if needed.

All events go ahead rain, hail or shine!