Central Billabong

Womens Yarning Circle

Women's Yarning Circle will take place on the Billabong Creek near Jerilderie, through YACTAC’s Refreshing Rivers Program:

Date: Sunday 21st April

Time: 11am -2.30 pm

Location: banks of the Billabong Creek

Activities include:

•         Welcome to Country

•         Basket weaving

•         Indigenous storytelling

•         Book reading

•         Wetland planting demonstration

•         eDNA sampling and water quality testing

•         Catered lunch and drinks on the creek 

RSVP: Thurs18th April (essential for catering): andrea@refreshingrivers.org.au

Numbers limited to 20 adults + children

The Women's Yarning Circle is a gathering aimed at fostering storytelling, collaboration and fun. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in various activities while enjoying the gorgeous Billabong creek.

‍

Latest news and events

Central Billabong
May 13, 2025

Shrimp and turtles, discovering Billabong Creek

Local ecologist, Dan Hutton, had students looking at life up close with the prolific Australian glass shrimp. These Species provide a vital food source for our native fish. Eastern long necked turtled joined the show, learning how to differentiate male from female by looking at the underbelly.

LEARN MORELEARN MORE
Riverina Highlands
April 29, 2025

Weaving in the Wetlands

Join us for a truly special, hands-on workshop where culture, creativity, and community come together. Learn traditional weaving techniques from talented local artists and First Nations educators –all while immersed in the beauty of nature.

LEARN MORELEARN MORE
Central Billabong
April 4, 2025

Roots of Renewal: Restoring Billabong Creek

Through the efforts of YACTAC, Yarkuwa, the Refreshing Rivers program, and Kolety-Werkul Rangers, native plants are now taking root in and around the waterway, blending cultural knowledge, local collaboration, and environmental care to create a healthier, more vibrant creek for future generations

LEARN MORELEARN MORE

Stay up to date with the Refreshing Rivers Program by subscribing to our newsletter

Thanks for subscribing!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

The Refreshing Rivers Program is a collaboration between government, industry, research, and community organisations, led by Local Land Services. This Program has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

The Refreshing Rivers Program works on Country that always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Collaborate with Us

Please get in touch by emailing info@refreshingrivers.com.au

All material © Refreshing Rivers 2024.

Website developed by the Australian River Restoration Centre