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Declan BushAugusta Margaret River Times
Josh Whiteland explains how plants could be used for food, soap, and medicine.
Camera IconJosh Whiteland explains how plants could be used for food, soap, and medicine.

Koomal Dreaming tour operator Josh Whiteland led Margaret River Independent School students on an excursion to Chapman Pool last Wednesday to learn about the region’s Aboriginal heritage.

Students toured bushland and learned how Aboriginal people lived off the land, their plants and animals, and ways of passing on stories and music.

Year 3 students Molly Dickonson, Scarlett Gant, Lilly Coleman and Zoe Wilson.
Camera IconYear 3 students Molly Dickonson, Scarlett Gant, Lilly Coleman and Zoe Wilson.

Mr Whiteland explained how peppermint trees could be used for bird calling, making medicine, digging sticks, ceremonies, and how to cook the ash into damper.

The session was part of the Wardandi Mentor Project to teach Year 3 students about local Aboriginal history.

Koomal Dreaming tour operator Josh Whiteland teaches students Oliver Milward and Evie Ryan how to start a campfire.
Camera IconKoomal Dreaming tour operator Josh Whiteland teaches students Oliver Milward and Evie Ryan how to start a campfire. Credit: Declan Bush

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