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Using Bush Plants
This program investigates traditional Aboriginal use of Australia's native plants.
This program is available as a DIY Explorer (self-guided) activity or as a Botanical Expeditions (guided) activity.
Who is it for?
A program designed for Years 4–12 and adults.
DIY Explorer (free)
Some teacher preparation might be useful. The Gardens has an interpretive walk that starts a short distance along the Main Path from the cafe. The directional and interpretive signs along this walk are marked by a distinctive Aboriginal shield motif.
A brochure is available from the Visitor Centre or download here.
The brochure is entitled 'Aboriginal Plant Use Walk' and contains useful information about a range of plants, some of which occur on the interpretive walk.
Botanical Expedition
If you haven't already been to the page that describes the Botanical Expedition programs and how they work, then suggest you do so now.
Click here.
Guides take students for a hands-on experience to our extensive artifacts collection, and then on to investigate living plants in the Gardens.
Essential background information:
Web site: Aboriginal Plant Use in S.E. Australia
 Download 'Aboriginal Plant Use in S.E. Australia' PDF here (1.2 MB/25 A4 pages)
 Download 'Aboriginal Plant Use in S.E. Australia' - Word here (2.7 MB/25 A4 pages)
Download Aboriginal Plant Use and Technology PDF here (329 KB/9 A4 pages)
Download 'Aboriginal Plant Use and Technology' - Word here (613 KB/9 A4 pages)
Additional Teaching Resources
Email education@anbg.gov.au for your free copy of the Canberra Times supplement Bush Foods
Download 'Aboriginal Use of Wattles' - PDF here (41 KB/3 A4 pages)
Download 'Aboriginal Use of Wattles' - Word here (40 KB/3 A4 pages)
Download 'Aboriginal Cooking Techniques' - PDF here (35 KB)
Download 'Aboriginal Cooking Techniques' - Word here (28 KB/2 A4 pages)
Download 'Aboriginal Bush Medicines' - PDF here (11 KB/1 A4 page)
Download 'Aboriginal Bush Medicines' - Word here (28 KB/1 A4 page)
If you are unable to access these documents, please contact the ANBG Education Centre here to organize a suitable alternative format.
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