Course Outline

Have you ever wanted to get outdoors and enjoy a hike in the bush but don't know how? Learn bushcraft skills that will enahnce your confidence to get you outdoors and enjoy our wonderful bushlands. This workshop includes methods and techniques for preparation, navigation, plant and animal identification, risk assessment as well as creative ways for you to enjoy the most of your experience outdoors.  Topographic Maps:  Plant and Animal Identification: Hazards: Dangerous animals, risk assessment of terrain, weather forecasts and evacuation procedures. Field craft: Tie three specific knots and where to use them. (Re)imagining the bush: Conservation: Course Program 

Introduction to the Workshop. 

Bushwalk planning, equipment, safety and goal setting for bushwalking in Sydney.

Topographic maps. Use geographic tools to navigate and develop local knowledge and skills for navigating in bushland.

Plant and animal identification.  Basic knowledge development of local flora and fauna species.

Hazards Dangerous animals, risk assessment of terrain, weather forecasts and evacuation procedures

Fieldcraft Tie three specific knots and where to use them.

(Re)imagining the bush. Field sketching techniques. 

Conservation and Environmental awareness

Review 

About the Tutor

Alan Toner is a return from active service army veteran, qualified high school teacher as well as the founder of EcoWalks Tours. Alan is a trusted tour guide who facilitates bush walking tours and multiple day hikes throughout the year across multiple National Parks within the Sydney region. Alan is an EcoTourism certified business owner by Australian EcoTourism as well as an accredited NSW Parks Eco Pass tour operator. So, enroll into this unique course and get outdoors and enjoy that hike you always wanted to do.