Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants Day Course August
Sat, Aug 30
|Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Join one of Australia's most experienced and passionate Bushcraft teachers, Jake Cassar, as he introduces you to the fascinating world of edible & medicinal wild plants and much more!


Time & Location
Aug 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Darkinjung Rd, Calga NSW 2250, Australia
About the event
Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants Crash Course Ages 13+
Learn what’s good to eat, what can heal you & what to avoid in this one day Wild Plant Crash Course
Your guide, Jake Cassar, has been described as an encyclopedia of bush knowledge, earning this reputation from decades of experience living and breathing all things bushcraft. Expect your day on this course to be an in depth field workshop on many edible & medicinal plants in the Australian bush, enjoying and learning from Jake's stories of how he has survived for extended periods in remote areas and his experience using bush medicine & exotic medicinal wild plants to heal himself and many others.
You'll also:
Learn survival & tracking tips
Where to find water in the bush
See a friction fire demonstration
Get up close & personal with the Kangaroos, Koalas & Wombats in the beautiful 80 acre Wildlife Sanctuary
Discover bird ID and language
Gain information on how to forage safely, sustainably and respectfully
Plus much, much more!
This course is suited to beginners and experienced nature lovers who are looking to start/build on their journey into safe, sustainable and respectful foraging of edible and medicinal wild plants.
Held at the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, only 60 minutes from Sydney and Newcastle.
COURSE DETAILS
Arrive: 10.45am sharp for an 11am start.
Finish: Approx 3pm
What to Bring:
Prepare for all weather conditions including hot, wet, and cold weather. A raincoat, hat, sunscreen, jumper etc. Hiking boots are ideal but not essential.
Lunch, plenty of water and snacks (there is a fridge available if needed)
Phone/camera
MAKE SURE YOU BRING A NOTEPAD & PEN AS THERE IS A LOT OF INFO
Extra info:
** All courses support Jake's self-funded community work including tracking missing people, pets and conservation work **
** Cancellations: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, however, you may resell or transfer them to a friend **
All events go ahead rain, hail or shine!
Note: We rely on bookings to keep these events sustainable. However, on the rare chance that we need to cancel the event because of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, we will notify you personally and find the next course that best suits to transfer you into.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary!
Please contact Jake directly if you have any questions or hesitations and would like an obligation free chat on 0405 424 124
Tickets
Admit One - Age 13+
This ticket is for anyone over the age of 13.
A$129.00
Total
A$0.00