Tasmania Branch: Walk & Talk with Trisha Hodge
13 September @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm AEST
Come join us for a morning with Trish as she shares her insights wandering along the Waterworks tracks. Trisha has been developing a compendium of Tasmanian plants and their traditional uses for food, medicine and craft. She has more than 340 plants in the list so far and is about to publish a book which shares her incredible knowledge. She received a grant from the AGHS Kindred Spirits Fund to support publication of her book. Trisha will provide an indigenous perspective on the land we walk on, weaving stories and sharing her knowledge.
Venue: Waterworks, South Hobart.
Parking: Carpark adjacent Site 9 (uphill of the upper reservoir).
Where to meet: Site 9 at 10.30 am for an introduction.
BYO: thermos and mug. AGHS will supply a muffin.
Wear: sturdy boots and warm clothing.
Cost: $25.
Book: at Trybooking.
Who: This is an AGHS members-only event (max. 30).
Enquiries: Sue Small – ss@ssla.net.au.
Trisha is a proud descendant of Manalakina, Chief of the Truwulway people of Northeast Tasmania, his daughter, Watamutiya, and her daughter Dolly Dalrymple. Trisha has lived and worked across Tasmania and spent five years in Kakadu, Northern Territory, working with Aboriginal communities.
With over 20 years of experience as a tour guide and eight years as a successful business owner, she is well-established as an expert in her field. Notably, she served as the native plant edibles expert on the television show Alone and has contributed significantly to the development of resources on Tasmanian native foods and advised on many ‘Bush Tucker’ gardens located around Tasmania. As the founder of nita Education, Trisha has devoted much of her life to the research and preservation of ancient knowledge. Motivated by a profound commitment to sharing her understanding of Aboriginal culture, she aims to educate others about the rich heritage of her people, fostering greater appreciation and contributing to the care of Country.