Take Part in a New Creative Bushwalk in Canberra!
Register to take part by filling in the form below.
We’re looking for families to help shape and trial a brand-new creative bushwalk. This is part of a collaboration between the Ginninderry Conservation Trust, creator Michael Sollis, and creator Jim Sharrock.
Who Can Take Part? We’re inviting families with children, especially those living in Canberra. Ideally, you’ll have at least one child between Kindergarten and Year 8 or younger. We welcome all types of family groups (parents, carers, grandparents, etc.) and no experience is needed.
What’s Involved: Each participating family will:
- Complete a simple creative activity at home beforehand
- Arrive at your chosen time for
- A short pre-walk interview (10 minutes)
- The self-guided walk, using printed signs and creative prompts
- Recording parts of your experience on your phone
- An optional short chat after the walk
- Optionally complete a follow-up activity at home later.
Every child will receive a thank-you certificate from our resident Eastern Bearded Dragon and a gift 😊
When: Saturday 20 September and Sunday 21 September. Families must register first (see below) and can attend at a time of their choosing between 9:00am and 5:00pm. It will take between 1 and 1.5 hours,
Where: Guudha Yerrabi Loop, Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. (Accessible from the Ginninderry Link Building in Strathnairn – 10 minutes from Belconnen Mall). Full directions provided after registration.
Register by 16 September to secure your spot and contribute to exciting research on creative engagement with the natural world.
This is part of a PhD project by Michael Sollis at the Australian National University, in partnership with Ginninderry Conservation Trust. All participation is voluntary, and you can opt out at any time. All personal information will remain confidential and anonymous. Full details (including how audio and creative responses may be used) will be sent in advance, along with a consent form to review and sign. The study is approved by the ANU Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol 2024/858).