‘An Autumn Celebration of Culture on Gwydir Wetlands Country’ aims to showcase a different side of the wetlands than the water birds for which it’s best known. 

North West Local Land Services team leader Sara Chapman said there would be traditional dancing, talks on bush tucker and what the country means to its traditional owners. 

“The wetlands were an important source of food but also materials such as reeds for basket weaving, and have cultural and spiritual significance,” Ms Chapman said. 

Last month the LLS put on a similar tour focused on wildlife and Ms Chapman said this time was about the wetlands’ human side. 

“It’s a chance for the Aboriginal community to connect to country and for everyone to get out there and gain an appreciation for the wetlands and its many different aspects,” she said. 

There will also be a biological tour and experts at hand to discuss the brolgas, ducks and ibis and other species which remain now the migratory birds have left for warmer climes. 

The tour is free and includes a packed lunch provided by Cafe Gali. 

It runs from 10am to 3pm this Sunday with a bus departing from the Moree Tourist Information Centre. 

RSVP is essential by this Friday. Those interested should call NSW Office of Environment and Heritage wetlands conservation officer Jane Humphries on 0448 442 434.  

A three-panel mural, if you can’t get to see the real thing, is on show in the Harvey Norman window.

The mural was built by the Armidale Men’s Shed, painted by artist  Pierette Romandi and generously displayed by Sue Hollingworth at Moree to coincide with the wetlands’ open period which closes May 31.