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, inclusive 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, sustainable and respectful foraging practices

• Enjoy Jake's captivating campfire stories, music and bushcraft related discussions

**DETAILS**

Arrive: Wednesday 9.45am sharp for a 10am start.

Finish: Approx 4pm, Thursday

CAMPING OPTIONS

Self Sufficient Camping: While you are welcome to bring your own tent, we now have 12 family size canvas tents already set up and free of charge! They've even got camp mattresses in them. Just bring your sleeping bag/s and pillow and you're good to go. You can check out what they look like here - cost is included in your course ticket

Cabin Stay: Alternatively you can stay in fully self sufficient cabins (for a fee) by booking online or contacting the Walkabout Park directly on 4375 1100.

Vehicle Camping: 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 vehicle - no worries at all

The Walkabout Park has toilets, hot showers, electricity (power points) and even a couple of fridge/freezers!

TO BRING

• NOTEBOOK & PEN! Even if you aren't a big note taker, there will likely be something you WILL want to write down - esp re Jake's encyclopedic plant knowledge.

• Phone/camera

• Phone charger - there're power points in the campsite.

Wear: Warm / cool layers, hiking boots (optional), sun hat, sunscreen, raincoat. Bring spare socks.

Food: Please ensure you bring enough food and snacks for the entire duration of the weekend. Recommended: Fruit, nuts, muesli bars, canned foods, noodles (easy stuff) and/or pre prepped healthy meals in containers that can be kept in the camp refrigerator. We will have a campfire to cook over if needed. Please also bring a water bottle.

Again, please be prepared for colder weather at night, with extra layers, blankets and in the colder months, gloves, thermals and a beanie. 

Now we are at the Walkabout Park, you can wake up to a nice hot shower!

Looking forward to seeing you at the Walkabout Bushcamp!

Contact Jake directly if you have any questions or hesitations and would like an obligation free chat on 0405424124

All events go ahead rain, hail or shine!